Radiator replacement help
#1
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Flushing, NY
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I need to replace my radiator, so the question is Copper/Brass or Aluminum, what's your opinion? Is paying $150 for installing a radiator and thermostat a good price or am I gettin ripped?
#2
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Its a 45 minute job so yeah, $150 is getting ripped....Coppers the best for heat exchanging, but is hard to find and $$...Aluminums radiators are everywhere and can be had for cheap.
#5
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
You are not getting ripped if you do not know how to do it to begin with and afraid you might break parts off and end up $$$ more. That price sounds normal if it includes parts (coolant & thermostat) and labor then you provide the radiator. You are basically paying for peace of mind.
DIY and basically all you pay for would be the parts.
Good luck.
DIY and basically all you pay for would be the parts.
Good luck.
#6
Pole Position
iTrader: (12)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
You are not getting ripped if you do not know how to do it to begin with and afraid you might break parts off and end up $$$ more. That price sounds normal if it includes parts (coolant & thermostat) and labor then you provide the radiator. You are basically paying for peace of mind.
DIY and basically all you pay for would be the parts.
Good luck.
DIY and basically all you pay for would be the parts.
Good luck.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dealerdeb
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
15
01-08-11 06:04 PM