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997.1 3.8s Tiptronic Front Radiator

Steve997

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Need a new front radiator for a Gen1 997 3.8S Tiptronic.

Not wanting to pay silly money I ve found the following options

Nissens £106.47
NRF £78.26
Hella £99.00

The Hella has a 2 year warranty and not sure about the other two.

Anyone got any experience of these brands ?

I m sure Porsche will buy in the radiator from a specialist radiator manufacture and sell on as an OEM Porsche part but not sure who they source their radiators from. Does anyone know ? Might even be one of the above ?
 
Seem to recall that there was a kit available from OPC to fit a 3rd rad to cars without one that was sold at discount, sure someone in the know will be along shortly with a part No.; might allow you to get a genuine rad after all. Try a search for 3rd rad?
 
Ah, see above, Thefinn got there first :D
 
Thanks for the replies.

I'll ring OPC tomorrow.

FYI its a replacement rad. The tiptronic comes with a 3rd rad I believe or at least mine has anyway.

Anyone heard of the 3 after market brands mentioned in the OP ?
 
Steve997 said:
Thanks for the replies.

I'll ring OPC tomorrow.

FYI its a replacement rad. The tiptronic comes with a 3rd rad I believe or at least mine has anyway.

Anyone heard of the 3 after market brands mentioned in the OP ?

Make sure you politely request 10% discount on parts for being 911.uk.com forum member - I've never been turned down yet!
 

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