Radiators in Oz

[Llessur]

Have been doing some research into radiators as I think a replacement may be on the cards (haven't quite bought the car yet but I know the rad is pretty flaky and as the car will primarily get used on sunny days I want the cooling system to be tip-top).

I can obviously go down the used route but has anyone in Oz found anyone local (i.e. in the country) who can supply new rads? Have phoned around a classic supplies places and no-one has been able to help.

Have just been quoted about $600 for a recore which is out of the question.

Failing that, has anyone found a modern radiator which can be fitted with a little fettling? I managed to get a MkII Golf GTi rad into my Spitfire a few years ago but haven't read about anyone doing anything similar with the 2000/2500.

Otherwise, do any of our Australian members have any spare radiators in good condition for sale?

[tony]

Have you tried your local radiator man? In NZ new cores are available, they fit your old tanks. Still not very cheap but better than using s/h ones.
Tony.

[ken]

Hi Theres a new core on ebay motors australia for $200

[Llessur]

Hi Theres a new core on ebay motors australia for $200

Cheers but I couldn't find it - saw one for a Stag though. Any chance you can share the link or item number?

[Llessur]

Have you tried your local radiator man? In NZ new cores are available, they fit your old tanks. Still not very cheap but better than using s/h ones.
Tony.

Have had one quote for a recore - $600. Will ring around for a few more but have a feeling that it'll end up costing more than importing a new one from the UK.