radiator repair in suffolk/ east anglia
radiator repair in suffolk/ east anglia
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welchdc

Original Poster:

21 posts

189 months

Monday 15th May 2017
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Hi guys
Need a bit of help with getting my radiator fixed, perhaps I am getting old, but just took my S2 radiator out after noticing a leak and to a local repair shop in Ipswich and was quoted £250 plus vat to re-core/ restore and was shocked....... does that sound expensive or am I just behind the times!!!!

Anyone know a good reliable firm who don't charge silly money to restore radiator?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Dan

phillpot

17,437 posts

205 months

Monday 15th May 2017
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Not exactly a bargain but not too far off the mark these days scratchchin

mentall

472 posts

152 months

Monday 15th May 2017
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I fitted one of these to my S3C. Not much modification needed to fit it, nice and shiny, and very light. And I've still got the old one to recore in the future. I was quoted £250-350 to recore by Arrow, locally. But look at the price of this one!

AutoAndy

2,270 posts

237 months

Monday 15th May 2017
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If it is just one or two leaks due to stone damage rather than all corroded it could be repaired...I took mine to the local Express Radiators in Norwich and they got their guy to do it a low cost - cant remember how much now, but i'm sure it was well less than 100 pounds. - he dunked it in their water tank to find the leak and any others, and then brazed it up.
wink

h271mbk

42 posts

121 months

Monday 15th May 2017
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Have a look on eBay at item no. 232328935519 Genuine TVR S radiator for 1/2 the cost.
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welchdc

Original Poster:

21 posts

189 months

Monday 15th May 2017
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Many thanks for the reply's and the link, but not sure that would fit, as my one has the retaining/ locating pins top an bottom, with a bracket from top that then connects in front of the radiator to two flanges.

I will probably end up getting mine re cored.

welchdc

Original Poster:

21 posts

189 months

Monday 15th May 2017
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thanks for comments, but unfortunately its rusted in bottom corner so not really repairable... and thanks for the ebay link, may be the best option!

Dan

Milky400

1,960 posts

200 months

Monday 15th May 2017
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Anglia Radiators in Cambridge have served me well in the passed. The replaces my 2002 Tuscan for £150.

They also work on a lot in vintage car and aircraft rads so can be busy

welchdc

Original Poster:

21 posts

189 months

Tuesday 16th May 2017
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guys
cheers for all the info, I have now purchased the one for sale on ebay, and then will give the suggested a ring for a price to repair my existing one, as always thanks for your support.
best regards
dan

vjay48

194 posts

181 months

Tuesday 16th May 2017
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I have used the radiator repairer in Ipswich,go to Norwich or Cambridge now!