Radiator Gs430 - Want A New/recon For Less Than £400

[Purist]

Hi All,

I've got an old (01) GS430 and like me it has seen better days. It's biggest problem right now is a long crack on the top of the radiator. Experts (here and in other places) say the only fix is a new rad.

The problem is that Lexus want 800Euro for a new rad and that's darn close to the value of the car :(

Anybody got a source for decent rads for sensible money? I've looked for breakers but there are no 430s available atm. I've also tried custom/alloy rad builders but I'm not sure these will be appropriate, though they seem good enough & cheap (relatively).

My final source is a couple of parts suppliers in the US. They can source aftermarket rads for around 150USD but I'd rather not go to the hassle of importing one if there's somewhere decent in the UK/Europe that will do them.

Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks,

Brian.

[Mike_B]

Problem is it's a pretty rare car - not many of them sold over here. For $150 I'd be very, very tempted to get one in from the US.

[garethr]

800 Euros? It must be cheaper to have one made.

I'd ask the local radiator specialists first. If you want an alloy rad, AlliSport and Forge are not far away (Gloucester).

[dave1]

Hi All,

I've got an old (01) GS430 and like me it has seen better days. It's biggest problem right now is a long crack on the top of the radiator. Experts (here and in other places) say the only fix is a new rad.

The problem is that Lexus want 800Euro for a new rad and that's darn close to the value of the car :(

Anybody got a source for decent rads for sensible money? I've looked for breakers but there are no 430s available atm. I've also tried custom/alloy rad builders but I'm not sure these will be appropriate, though they seem good enough & cheap (relatively).

My final source is a couple of parts suppliers in the US. They can source aftermarket rads for around 150USD but I'd rather not go to the hassle of importing one if there's somewhere decent in the UK/Europe that will do them.

Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks,

Brian.

Try contacting Andy (parts manager) at Lexus Poole. He offers discount of up to 20% (LOC Gold members)

His contact details are on here in the traders section.