Gen3 Outback Radiator

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:51 pm

I have a small crack in the top tank of my radiator in my 2001 Outback.

Its held together with some 2 part epoxy for the time being.

In my search for one, local radiator shop wasnt helpful, Repco wanted $650 then i found this on ebay, seems pretty cheap at $327 delivered
ebay.com.au/SUBARU-OUTBACK-RADIATOR

It seems pretty cheap, but can i get cheaper? Or should i be wary of a cheap radiator?

bobbyjimmy · Post by **bobbyjimmy** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:30 am

If yours is a manual (can't remember), you can buy my old one off me for $50.
I swapped it a while ago for an alloy in preparation for an engine swap.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:18 pm

Nah its an auto

ScubyRoo · Post by **ScubyRoo** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:48 pm

Suparoo wrote:
It seems pretty cheap, but can i get cheaper? Or should i be wary of a cheap radiator?

You get what you pay for, like anything. I payed $450 for a OEM one from my local radiator joint and never had an issue... until the cheap hose split in the middle of nowhere. Make sure you get good hoses!

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:56 pm

ebay ones sounds good but shop around mate...
there is so many radiator places out there, they can recondition yours or get a "change over" one or something... they'll have one..
Repco is a rip off
Cheers
AP

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:59 pm

Local radiator shop wanted $200 just to replace the top tank

ScubyRoo · Post by **ScubyRoo** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:00 pm

Suparoo wrote:Local radiator shop wanted $200 just to replace the top tank

holy crap batman

... I think El_Freddo's complete custom alloy rad wasn't much more than that!

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:21 pm

Yeah they guy didnt seem very interested in helping me.

I think the ebay jobby may be the go. Probably comes from the same factory as the more expensive ones.

Tell me more about this custom alloy radiator. I need one for my RX

ScubyRoo · Post by **ScubyRoo** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 12:49 am

Your best bet is to PM El_Freddo, but this section of his conversion thread has some details. If you search 'alloy radiator' by 'El_Freddo' you should get a fair bit of info.

I've seen the rad in the flesh and it is very smick, although I still reckon he needs another fan

hallpearl · Post by **hallpearl** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:58 pm

ScubyRoo wrote:You get what you pay for, like anything. I payed $450 for a OEM one from my local radiator joint and never had an issue... until the cheap hose split in the middle of nowhere. Make sure you get good hoses!

Well anyway thanks for the piece of advice i think you are right about that. i just saw a radiator which is only $320 but i am having second thoughts about this. the previous owner told me that he just have trouble with but not with his radiator but how come it is a very cheap price.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:10 pm

My $327 radiator is still going strong.

But yes, always replace the hoses when you replace the radiator Cheap insurance really

rsbrumby · Post by **rsbrumby** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:05 am

Try Mannings Ultacheap auto in Kempsey thay have forester and liberty radiators advertised for $245 pehaps worth a call 0265631100