Engine: 70 R: Radiator

[400-ascona]

Morning. I have a small leak in the front nearside corner on the R. I suspect the radiator and will investigate at the weekend whilst rebuilding the brakes.
I had a speculative poke around on ECP and they list 2 radiators, both with the same spec and auto. If it turns out to be the radiator, I will need a 1998 V70R AWD manual gearbox with aircon, radiator. Does anyone know the part numbers and who may be able to supply one? Thanks Rob.

[RollingThunder]

I've found ECP to be increasingly expensive over the last few years - I don't use them at all nowadays.

I usually fit NISSENS radiators to my cars - they tend to be at least as good as OEM if not better. I've had them in a V70R, 2x different Discovery V8s, and IIRC a 940. All fitted perfectly.

Re the auto/manual radiators, I've found that they tend to be the same part, just that the auto spec radiator ports are plugged for manual transmission cars. That part of the radiator isn't linked to any other, its just an internal heat exchanger within the radiator.

Re sourcing the radiator - I usually use ebay or similar to identify the part number (*might* be Nissens part 65539A?) and then google that to identify the cheapest supplier.

HTH

[400-ascona]

Thanks. I am not a fan of ECP either, having been supplied with second hand parts in the past (unfortunately on more than one occasion). Price wise, I have access to a trade account so they don't tend to be too bad.

My thoughts were to go with Valeo or Nissens. Thanks for the guidance.