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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Are ebay radiators Good to buy???

i need a new radiator and i want to buy the cheapest but good quality radiaotr , or does it not really matter,n e way i was looking on ebay and saw some for like 60 buck, can anyone give me some advice on buying a radiator from ebay, is it worth it.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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I was wondering the same after seeing those prices. Last time I needed a radiator, I got one for a little over $100 shipped and it was pretty good/
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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umm i dont no this is the one im interested in http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-Ni...Q5fAccessories
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If you want to find one on the low, try a local junkyard.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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idid that today and the alllunium had a lot of indents in it i dont know if that bad or not but , but these ebay radiators aint bad on the prices but i would like to know any experiences with people who had bought them off ebay.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Are ebay radiators Good to buy??? i need a new radiator and i want to buy the cheapes

YOU HAVE TO CHECK IF ITS A TOP RATED SELLER. I BOUGHT A HONDA ACCORD ENGINE THROUGH EBAY AND IT WORKS FINE IT WAS SAFE AND WITH WARRANTY.
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lux97Max
i need a new radiator and i want to buy the cheapest but good quality radiaotr , or does it not really matter,n e way i was looking on ebay and saw some for like 60 buck, can anyone give me some advice on buying a radiator from ebay, is it worth it.
CHECK FOR THE SALE RATINGS. MAYBE CALL IF THEY HAVE A NUMBER.
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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ive been wondering the same thing... hopefully you get an answer.


btw last post.... turn off your freakin capslock
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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i just ordered it ill keep you guys posted when i install it
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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i found a place around me for 120 with life time warranty and i had it for 2yrs with no probs so u should try and find a place like that
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Check the group deals section.
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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^dude a few posts up turn your capslock off

i know a few people have used Ebay radiators in the 3rd gen section with no problems
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Rockauto is the way to go.
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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YEAH JUST MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE SELLER'S REPUTATION AND SEE IF OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE BOUGHT THE SAME THING EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS.

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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by metric149
perfect


chill bro you got to 15 posts!
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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so i finally replaced my radiator , i bought one off ebay and it works great everything fit in place, so i think it was well worth 60 bucks, o yea and my heat works now . but well see in a couple of months from now, i will keep posted
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Nice. Have a pic of it? Plz do report back. Mine may shi+ on me soon and may have to go this route if I cant find one at a local jy.
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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i dont have a pic of the radiator but i will show u the link where i bought it from, the material is good too, radiator cap fit perfect and the clips that are on the side they also fit and clipped in perfect, no leaks, go up a couple of posts i put the link there.
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Actually, can you take a pic of your engine bay? I want to see the fitment, etc.
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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that's to much i got to take all the splash guards off but its the same as the oem one its official yo
Old Dec 22, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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I feel you. Its good.
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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I bought a Koyo radiator for $120 with free shipping. I got it 3 years ago and still no leaks, thank god! I had also replaced both radiator hoses, both tranny cooler hoses, and the thermostat.

I personally wouldnt get ebay.

Good luck
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 03:26 AM
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Hey man i just ordered a radiator through Ebay. I should be getting it by the end of the week ill post pic's. And the good part about it is i only payed 56 dollars free shipping.
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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yea me 2 thats how much i paid i compare it to my oem one and really no difference just the color at the top its a lot more shiner which makes it look better, but forget looks i need results and so far its working and i got heat.
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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I bought a couple of radiators from Ebay and it worked fine. I found out there are only a handful that sells with many different names. The same seller has two different prices for the same item. Just get the cheaper one. that's what one seller told me.
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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Bought one last year on ebay, no problems, basically a stock replacement from one of the vendors.
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