Radiator Leaking

[Vdrink]

Radiator part number?

Does anyone have the radiator part number for a 2006 polo gti? I'm looking at getting an aftermarket radiator from the U.S.

Thanks

[kevvie]

A dealer spare parts department will be able to advise..

Note that the actual radiator is way less than $300, it's the 4 hoours labour to fit it that is the killer...

[DomGTI]

Yeah i think i have the same issue.

Coolant light keeps coming on as the level of coolant is dipping below the minimum. My 06 GTI has 55k.

Have gone through a whole bottle of coolant, didn't have much idea what was happening as i had no drips at all, but after reading this thread i think that may have solved the mystery.

So i figure from the other post you are looking at about $700 to replace it? Anyone recommend a good VW mechanic near Wollongong?

Cheers

Dom

[whiteVR6]

After receiving the first batch of new updated radiators not long ago the first unit was installed today. Its very similar in design but the fins are a lot thinner and the crimping where the old radiators leak has been upgraded:

The old radiator:



The area of the leak:



The new radiator:



Old and new radiator overlapped:

[whiteVR6]