OK, I'm gonna get my hands properly oily for the first time in years.
I used to be a competent basic DIY mechanic, but that was a while ago.
The radiator on my C900 T16 Aero is looking decidedly shot, so I figure
I'll change it out now before I get a problem. At the same time I'll
do the thermostat.
Here's the question, I have three prices for the rad'
£75 inc vat plus postage from Elkparts.co.uk for a "swedish" pattern
part
£110 Inc Vat (I think) plus postage for a genuine saab rad from
partsforsaabs.co.uk
£127 PLUS vat no postage if ordered from my local saab dealer, for a
genuine saab recon unit.
Thermostats all much the same at around seven quid.
Any opinions on best way to go, this is a big price variation!
Any experience of the above suppliers? quality/delivery time etc.
Obviously if you don't want to risk offending the above suppliers feel
free to email me direct.
Many thanks
Al
> OK, I'm gonna get my hands properly oily for the first time in years.
> I used to be a competent basic DIY mechanic, but that was a while ago.
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>
> Al
or take it to your local radiator shop and get it recored like I do over
here. We don't have SAAB suppliers like you do!

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Al - 12 Mar 2005 09:06 GMT
>> OK, I'm gonna get my hands properly oily for the first time in years.
>> I used to be a competent basic DIY mechanic, but that was a while ago.
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> or take it to your local radiator shop and get it recored like I do over
> here. We don't have SAAB suppliers like you do!
Yes, I did that with my good lady's NG900 - successfully, but price for new
is pretty much the same as recoring, so I'm going for the complete article.
Cheers
Al
Craig's C900 Site - 13 Mar 2005 06:39 GMT
>> Obviously if you don't want to risk offending the above suppliers feel
>> free to email me direct.
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>or take it to your local radiator shop and get it recored like I do over
>here. We don't have SAAB suppliers like you do!
The other way is to approach custom radiator manufacturers who make
radiators for 4x4 vehicles, etc. and ask them about making a special custom
one just to compare the cost. There are plenty of suppliers selling
radiators for Saab's, and they are frequently being sold on Ebay too.
Regards,
Craig.

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