Brand New or Surplus Radiator

[_Cathy_]

Hi. I drive a 96 Corolla GLi. I found out today that the top portion of my car's radiator is leaking. I had it checked and the mechanic at the radiator repair shop said that my radiator is made of plastic and that they can't repair it since they do not have the tools to do so. I was advised to take it to another radiator repair shop that is capable of repairing it or buy a surplus radiator. Repair would cost me 1,800 and a surplus radiator would cost me 2,500 so I figured that I might as well buy a new radiator. But then again, since the radiator also suffers from normal wear and tear, I was thinking that sooner or later it might break down as well. Is it worth buying a new radiator and does anyone have any idea how much it would cost me? I really do not mind paying a bit more if it means less trouble. Thanks

Would appreciate if anyone could recommend a place where I could get a radiator preferably in Sucat or Makati

[Galactus]

I don't have any idea about the radiator for a 94 Corolla, but for comparison, a replacement rad (Evercool brand) for a 96-00 Civic costs ~5.4k (double-row). So I'm guessing that it's in that price neighborhood.

For peace of mind, I strongly suggest you get a brand new replacement. OEM costs twice as much kasi, and chances are, it also has a plastic top. Evercool has a copper top, so no more worries about it getting cracked, as it can be easily repaired (unlike plastic ones).

Maybe the other peeps can help you with regards to reputable repair shops in Sucat or Makati. Pero why not try Speedyfix? Medyo malapit na rin sa Makati, (Shaw Blvd). HTH

[mazdamazda]

IMO - it's worth to buy a brand new radiator (unless you are a bit short on money). Bought a surplus one for the other car a couple of years ago... may kalawang na sa loob and had a few leaks already.

Try to send a PM to speedyfix regarding this, I think he carries brand new radiators (evergreen ba yun) that are locally made.

[shadow]

tama sila evercool nasa ganun range 4k+ double row, mas mganda kung brand new na ipalit mo...eversince I'm not a fan of surplus parts...madodoble lang gastos mo kung masira kaagad

[XTO]

brand new for me. less worries and with longer warranty.
closest dealer of evercool to you is promac along f.b. harisson pasay city. tel. 831-2472 / 831-5269. nga pala matic ba?

[_Cathy_]

Thanks for the advise! Now I know I have to buy a brand new radiator

[_Cathy_]

Oh yeah! Sorry I forgot to mention that it's a manual

[_Cathy_]

Thanks for the advise! Now I know I have to buy a brand new radiator I just called Toyorama in Banawe. They said they have brand new replacement radiators but the brand is Cooling. They don't have evercool. I didn't get what she said about brand new replacement so I asked her how much a Brand New Toyota radiator would cost me and she said it's P19,500! I had no idea that it would be that expensive hehe. I wanna get the evercool brand also. My friend just had her car's radiator replaced and she got the same brand. I don't know how to PM (excuse my ignorance) so I hope Speedyfix gets to read this post coz I wanna know if he has the evercool brand available. I'm only familiar with Sucat and Makati kasi but I think I could find my way around Shaw.

[dfcsantos]

Brand new. It is more cost effective.

[XTO]

Levin Automotive Parts in Banawe is a dealer also of Evercool. 95-A Banawe St. tel 711-4057 / 711-4129. IIE got his 1 row evercool for 96 corolla m/t for P3.2K

[_Cathy_]

Should I get Single row or double row?

[niwde11]

well if fit ang two rows why not. it will be more expensive also. kung fit ang single row i think wala naman problema as long as in good condition ang cooling system mo(thermostat, water pump , etc).hth.

[ghosthunter]

I replaced by corolla's radiator with a surplus unit. No problems so far.

[A121]

Should I get Single row or double row?

kunin mo ung almost the same specification ng original mo. masama din kung mas mababa sa working level ung temp mo.

[niky]

Surplus is always a crapshoot... you either get a good one or you get a bad one.

If you're good at assessing surplus parts, go ahead... but if you want peace of mind, stump up for new.

[niwde11]

niky's correct. tsambahan yan. yung sa civic ko surplus nakuha ko(aroung 2thou at that time) and mukhang okay. up to now okay pa run sa new owner ng civic. but if 3.2htou lang yung bagong evercool, i think dun ka na for your peace of mind.

[banawe]

1 row i can get you about 2500 ... two rows ia about 3200 standard price na yan

BANAWE AUTO SUPPLY
regy

[_Cathy_]

I just had mine replaced this afternoon. Evercool Double Row 6,000. Napamahal yata ako. Although I did call 2 shops. One quoted 5,700 and the other 6,000. I went to the shop that quoted 6,000 'coz it's closer to my house. Is it okay that I got double row? My original radiator is single row lang.

[niwde11]

maganda ba pagkakafit? parang orig pa rin ba dating?

[chuaed]

nakapag palit ka na ng radiator?

mas nakakarami ang sang-ayon na kumuha ka ng bagong raidator, ganoon din ang ipapayo ko sa iyo... mahal sa simula, pero kalaunan eh mas makakatipid ka dahil hindi kaagad masisira ang bago kumpara sa luma... amen...