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New Radiator Required

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2025 1:33 am
by Shouky
Hi All, before I go to the not inconsiderable expense of having one made, as there are none available in Australia. I'm enquiring as to the availability of a new radiator for my Year 2000 XM 3.0 24V Automatic.The alloy core of the radiator is still good, but the plastic side tanks have split and become unserviceable. I have contacted one or two suppliers in Europe, but they refuse to post one to Australia, where I am based. Any advice or suggestions on a supplier would be much appreciated.

Re: New Radiator Required

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2025 5:08 am
by xantia_v6
On a couple of occasions I have had the same problem getting parts sent to New Zealand and have used parcel forwarding services. I can't recommend any in particular, but a web search for "parcel forwarding xxx to Australia" should give you some options (xxx being the source country). The forwarding company gives a local address to ship to.

Re: New Radiator Required

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:24 am
by Dieselman
Spareto will ship to Aus. https://spareto.com/oe/133032

Re: New Radiator Required

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:35 am
by xantia_v6
Before ordering take care to check that the radiator is correct, as most resellers don't know the difference, particularly between PRV and ES9 engines.

Re: New Radiator Required

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:12 am
by Southerneruk
You can do what I had done, and that was to take the plastic ends off and replace them, they do come off very easy, when you have done that you can either get the plastic repaired or find a rad where the alloy core is no good also there is this option now, get the plastic remade by 3D printing

Re: New Radiator Required

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:52 am
by Shouky
Thanks everyone, I'll go with the one from Spareto. Seems like the best option, and half the price that I've been quoted to have one made. While I'm on the parts search, where is the best place to get a L/Hand side light lens?