Which radiator?

[Josh N Sarah]

Our radiator is seeping from the top left corner. Not too bad at the moment but am going to buy a replacement.

I can get fitted at my local garage for £60.00 plus vat. The garage said that a pattern radiator is no different to a genuine one as made of the same stuff and has same warranty.

I have found one on ebay for £105.00, a lot cheaper than buying a genuine Mazda one.

Has anyone else used one like this before?

[missfixit70]

Is it the one with the pipe coming from the rad cap to allow blow of when the rad cap lifts? If so you need to make sure that pipe is blocked off, it doesn't need that pressure relief as that is done at the expansion tank, you'll just end up with it losing coolant. There's a recent thread on it if you have quick search.

[321Away]

we've fitted lots of customer supplied rads from fleabay and in general never have a problem, in fact some of the pattern units have been of all metal construction and imo superior to the factory units, as mentioned make sure you dont have the bleed/breather on the cap on the rad and your onto a winner, post the link for the rad on the forum and i'm sure someone will be able to take a peek to ensure its the right type.
Julian

[mikeonb4c]

we've fitted lots of customer supplied rads from fleabay and in general never have a problem, in fact some of the pattern units have been of all metal construction and imo superior to the factory units, as mentioned make sure you dont have the bleed/breather on the cap on the rad and your onto a winner, post the link for the rad on the forum and i'm sure someone will be able to take a peek to ensure its the right type.
Julian

Your posts on here are of great value and thanks Julian esp. as you have a day job to do

The post above has a bit of the myth-buster about it

[Josh N Sarah]

Thanks for all the replies, it is really helpful.

This is the link to the one I saw on ebay though I've been checking out other recommended websites too.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

[copperman]

Had one from this firm about a month ago orderd 2.30pm arrived next day 8.40am .No problems exactly like the original.

[mikexgough]

Thanks for all the replies, it is really helpful.

This is the link to the one I saw on ebay though I've been checking out other recommended websites too.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

Looks just the job to me from the pic..... good find

[dandywarhol]

There's also been a recent post from a person who should be listened to that not all radiators are the same and some of the cheapos have a poor flow rate which can lead to overheating...........

[mikeonb4c]

There's also been a recent post from a person who should be listened to that not all radiators are the same and some of the cheapos have a poor flow rate which can lead to overheating...........

Beat me to it. Trouble is, how can prospective purchasors establish which is which before buying?

[al & chris]

Whats the difference Mazda bongo shop including vat and shipping £167.50 or club shop £ 250 plus both say originel parts

[dandywarhol]

Ermm......£82.50

[missfixit70]

Ermm......£82.50

PMSL but with a touch of for Dandy

[mikexgough]

There's also been a recent post from a person who should be listened to that not all radiators are the same and some of the cheapos have a poor flow rate which can lead to overheating...........

Which is why when mine needed replacement......... I saved £82.50.......and got it from the Mazda Bongo Shop...... it's exactly like the O.E....