Air Con Condensor/Radiator hole - V V Expensive

[Bongeezer]

The air con condensor (radiator) has been holed by a stone in my beloved Bongo. A replacement has been quoted at £340+VAT not including fitting and regas. Sadly as my bongo is a new shape(W), on old shape part will not fit. Does anyone know where I might find a 2nd hand one or know a repairer in the Swindon/Wilts area? The hole is v small but enough to render a/c useless.

[trevd01]

Sadly as my bongo is a new shape(W), on old shape part will not fit.

I'm amazed. I'm sure you've found out why, I would be very interested in the answer.

Meanwhile have you tried these people:

http://www.arrowrad.co.uk/

Arrow Radiators was established in Melksham in 1982. Our customer base encompasses users, repairers and operators of automotive, commercial and industrial equipment.

From the smallest car radiator to the largest off-road quarry machine. From bus and truck fuel tanks to calorifiers in hospital boiler houses, our range of products and repair techniques is extensive.

Good old google...

[Dolly1]

Hi,have you tried Bell Hil Garage in Norton St Phillip,just down the road from Darkest Wiltshire

[apole]

Hi, definitely try Bell Hill, also Alans Vehicle services and I'm sure someone mentioned there was a bongo breaking on ebay too.

Good luck, how come ones from the pre face lift won't fit, didn't realise there was so much difference?

Andy

[trevd01]

Good luck, how come ones from the pre face lift won't fit, didn't realise there was so much difference?

Sadly as my bongo is a new shape(W), on old shape part will not fit.

I'm amazed. I'm sure you've found out why, I would be very interested in the answer.

Please do let us know

[missfixit70]

could you not get it recored cheaper than £350? used to be able to get radiators done for around £100.

[Veg_Ian]

that doesn't sound too bad a price as things go. I was quoted £400 for one for my import MR2, 3 years ago

[Aethelric]

While you are fitting your new one, it may be worth your peace of mind to do this too:-
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ilit=grill

Dave

[Bongeezer]

Quick update - I went to arrow radiators in Melksham (Cheers Trevd01 - I'd already googled them), sadly its not repairable as the damage is right at the edge of the rad and so won't take the pressure. They are however custom building me a brand new one for approx £100 cheaper than the replacement Mazda part (TOP TIP)

I will keep you posted, will need to find somewhere to get it regassed once its been built (5 days). The old/new shape condensors are VERY similar but sadly the attachment is slightly different, enough so that the are not interchangeable. They have separate Mazda part numbers