Valeo Radiator?

[Error404]

Anyone ever used a Valeo Rad as an alternative to the Behr or the POS Nissens?

Similar prices to the Behr & Nissens

£77.35 + VAT for the non-aux rad model (377 x 480 x 40mm core)
£141.78 + VAT for the aux rad model (380 x 480 x 40mm core)

Any comments?

Cheers
Alex

[Nuvo]

The heater matrix is a Valeo item, so they are an OEM at least. Based on that alone, I would expect the quality of the main rad to be good.

Never fitted one, so I can't vouch for them though.

[Rusty]

As above, Valeo make a lot of OEM stuff so I'd hope that quality was OE.

[Error404]

Good stuff Rob, if they're an OEM well I might give this a go. - since I have deleted my aux rad and the core is the same size, the non-aux option is agood option price wise me thinks.

[s2driveruk]

sounds like a good option Alex, let us know how it goes

[Rusty]

No need to get an aux. rad. for the British climate, I think you're referring to getting a 7A version without the front pipe, correct?

[Error404]

Nope the 7A had the aux rad too, this is the rad for the NM engined coupe quattro I believe.

[s2driveruk]

hmm, not sure as i have a 7a rad hose which doesnt need a bung from memory when i deleted the aux...

[Error404]

think thats maybe off a 10v car, all the 7As i've seen have had the aux rad.. in the UK anyway

I've just ordered one of these non aux rad Valeo rads for £100.00 delivered so we'll see how it goes

[Jon441cc]

Agree with Alex, 7A's also had aux radiators.

Keep us posted on the Valeo Rad Alex

[S2central.net]

I am pretty sure that when I renewed my radiator (many years ago) it was a Valeo item and it has served well since then.

[driftin jo]

Be careful it's not just the size of the core ,its the fins and the size of the gaps in between them , my s2 rad has much larger spaced fines than the other non turbo rad I have lying round.

[MGaz]

Anyone ever used a Valeo Rad as an alternative to the Behr or the POS Nissens?

Similar prices to the Behr & Nissens

£77.35 + VAT for the non-aux rad model (377 x 480 x 40mm core)
£141.78 + VAT for the aux rad model (380 x 480 x 40mm core)

Any comments?

Cheers
Alex

I have a Valeo on my car. was on there when i bought it. seems fine to me. so far so good anyway.

[Audi Parts Guru]

Or you could get a BEHR-HELLA unit. OEM quality and a good price too

Part number 8MK 376 711 281

[Rusty]

Fair enough. Non Aux rad style is much neater, need the lower hose to go with it too, then it's all neat and tidy.