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Old 28th February 2013, 03:36 PM
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Default Radiator dilemma - Polo or MB190

I need radiator.. so I got problem...
To buy second hand genuine Mercedes 190 radiator for cheap... and take into account possible change in later time... or...
To buy new one - Polo rad because it's cheaper than Mercedes 190 rad....or
Is it worth to buy brand new Mercedes rad and forget about other...
Of course new Polo/Mercedes aren't genuine VAG/MB parts - more PRCh so quality varies...

Prices are as follow:
New MB190 rad: 175PLN (35GBP)
New Polo rad: 110PLN (22GBP)
Second hand MB190 rad: 70PLN (14GBP)

Personally, I prefer MB190 rad but I have enough other expenses - so second hand will be the best... because of size/price... and I don't like anything with VW sign
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Old 28th February 2013, 04:30 PM
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If it were me, I'd pay the extra £13 and go for the new Merc rad.
It should provide better cooling than the Polo rad and being new is less likely to fail than a second hand one.
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Old 28th February 2013, 05:34 PM
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If it were me, I'd pay the extra £13 and go for the new Merc rad.
It should provide better cooling than the Polo rad and being new is less likely to fail than a second hand one.
+1 thats what I would do
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Old 5th March 2013, 11:08 AM
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I fitted the Polo rad in mine and the cooling is really on the limit.
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Old 5th March 2013, 02:08 PM
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I fitted the Polo rad in mine and the cooling is really on the limit.
So - another one vote for Mercedes radiator... I think I'm getting convinced

It's not surprise for me that radiator from 1.0l car isn't efficient enough for 2.0l (or bigger V6) engine, especially in sports car.
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Old 5th March 2013, 11:40 PM
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Here is a rad size calculator.

http://www.roadster-builders.co.uk/f...php?f=32&t=351

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