Busted radiator

[Rex13]

Well i havent had the gu for more than 4 days and the radiator is stuffed.

I noticed the surge tank hose a bit loose with a little bit of dried up coolant around the end of it so i decided to tighten the clamp and (keep in mind the engine is still running) it fell off, hose and the tube bit attached to the raditor (did i mention i got covered in hot coolant, burnt my belly, chest and left boobie), anyways now i have one stuffed radiator.

It was bogded up with a peice of steel tube in it from previous owner or there mechenic.

MR nissan wants just over $1000 for one ( im sure i didnt say the gold plated one).

Found a Adrad one for $500 pick up tomorrow, my mate said stay away from cheap ebay ones.

Anyone know if im paying to much ($500).

Also are they a straight forward remove and replace?

Any thing i should know before i start.

I will be replacing rad hoses will im there.

Cheers.

Phil.

[ashmccormick]

Hey up mate, I chucked up a pretty detailed write up of working on the cooling system. Might be able to help you out a little, theres also a few warnings of things that can go tits up.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...348#post639348

[mudski]

Where do live mate? What motor too. I got a radiator here that's in great nick from a 2001 zd30 for cheap. Plus new hoses too.

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[Rex13]

Sydney eastern suburbs.
3 ltr

[mudski]

Bugger. I'm in Melbourne...

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[4bye4]

Anyone on the forum travelling Syd to Melb?

[nissannewby]

500 is about right for a aftermarket copper item

[peterbr1]

I got one from Auto one cant remember the price but it was way less than $500 for my zd30 GU

[Rex13]

Trouble is i need one asap as im going on a fishing trip on monday.

[Rex13]

Anyone using a aluminium radiator?