Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: GroovyTiggr on January 14, 2011, 12:16:54
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Dear member,
I've got a leak in my radiator. I searched the forum for refurbishments (I believe re-core's).
Got two questions for you guys:
1. I went to a company in the Netherlands, they ask 450 EURO for a refurbishment. If I see the prices on the forum (250 USD) this is very high. Do you know an address in the Netherlands where this can be done for a better price?
2. I read on the forum about High Effective radiators (or something like this). How is this High Effective and how can I tell the difference bewteen this and a normal radiator?
Thanks
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The standard radiator is two core but the top and bottom tanks can take a three core element and this is what is often referred to as a high efficiency radiator. I had mine done a couple of years ago and the price was £200
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David is correct, 3 rows of tubes is definitely the way to go. They also make two styles of fins, the regular one is rectangular shaped with flat fins, there is a higher efficiency one that has a 6 sided shape and even has some twist to the fin to create turbulence and promote higher heat transfer. I opted for the 3 row with the regular fins; it cost $425 in Houston 2 years ago and it works great in 100 degree F heat. (no AC and standard transmission)
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Thanks for your replies.
Does the transmission (manual/automatic) also matters for the kind of radiator? This was a question from the garage.
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If you're buying a new radiator yes as the automatics use the bottom tank as a cooler and I don't think the manuals do, if you are just having a new core then no as the existing top and bottom tanks will be retained and only the water element changed.