Radiators from Ebay - AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM Jeep News Australia and New Zealand

NTJEEP · #1 21-09-2013

Hi guys, got the old "leaking radiator, from the top right hand side" problem happening, gonna replace the radiator, there seems to be quite a few choices on ebay, from "heavy Duty" to normal, auto, manual and whatever, they all look the same, have same dimensions etc, are they the same,? prices vary from $175 to 235, some with free postage to NT some not, just wondering if anyone s had experience with these, and which one i should go with?
My JEEP has clocked 201, 000 klms now, and is starting to show its age! Might replace the original rad hoses while i'm there, and even the original serpentine belt maybe!
So any info would be appreciated! Thanks

DarrenR · #2 22-09-2013

Lets face it, at the quoted prices, its a fair bet they will be made in china cheapies, but the original prolly was made in china or mexico anyway, so the point maybe mute.

If it was me....
*Any rad under $400 is prolly going to be fine.
*Living in the NT, remoteness, rough roads? etc I'd be putting in a "better" quality rad.
*Price at a local rad shop, is there any point in re-inventing the wheel? if price is in the ball park, you then dont have to worry if it gets damaged in transport or if its the wrong rad.

Regards
Daz

BundyJeep65 · #3 22-09-2013

I have purchased and installed an Ebay cheapie on my 07kj. Works fine, fit perfectly. Have only been on a few outings in it though so hasn't been through a summer yet. Darren Has a good point with the nt conditions too.

NTJEEP · #4 22-09-2013

Good points, but i have an aversion to using the locals unfortunately, being ripped off is the norm, not the exception up here! One of the sites claim to be aus made! so i might go with them, an OEM is out of the question. i'll let you know how i get on.

kjextreme04 · #5 22-09-2013

I got one from ebay about 4 months ago for 149 delivered and fitted perfectly and have had no issues so far

NTJEEP · #6 23-09-2013

So ended up buying a "heavy duty" japanese made radiator, with 2 years 50k warranty, delivered free, so i'm happy with the price, time will tell.
Any one tested for electrical current in their cooling system?
Heres a link to site:

http://www.carolinarodshop.com/Store...ectrolysis.htm