The German ones are starting to be NLA (just to let you know).  But the
aluminum South African ones are nice and they have the VW logo so they
are probably what you would get if you went to the VW dealer (all of
the new plastic pipes that go under the later model vans are made is SA
now).  I have these for $199 plus shipping.

It is funny that George is recommending a local source for these as
this was one of the first items that I tried to buy locally when I got
my first Vanagon (I got it cheap because of a bum radiator).  The
cheapest local price I was quoted was over $300!  This was one of the
reasons I started my business because I couldn't get a good deal on
this part.  All of the internet vendors that I know of stand behind
what they sell.  If you had a defect with a radiator (which I have not
had to date) then you would get another one with little hassle (just a
time delay).  So check locally, you may get lucky, but most of the
time, even with the shipping, we are cheaper, more knowledgable, and
have it in stock.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: 856-327-4936
Fax: 856-327-2242

----- Original Message -----
From: Data Services <dataservices@ATTBI.COM>
Date: Monday, March 24, 2003 9:06 pm
Subject: Which radiator

> HI All;
> I noticed some coolant loss and upon further examination, found
> the fins on the bottom of my radiator, hose side, flaking away and
> releasing fluid.  What a bummer, but I have a used one.  Oh no,
> upon inspection, it is flaky along the bottom also.  Don't want to
> do this job twice, so I guess I gotta bite the bullet and buy one.
> I found a variety of radiators.  German ones for about $240.-
> $250., VW of South Africa ones for $180.-$195., Nissan (apparently
> of Denmark origin) for $195. and something called a ML-3 design
> from AKG (?).  Anyone know what the differences are?  Do some of
> these have aluminum cores?  What about a recore/repair job (just
> thought of that one).  Anyone ever had one done they were happy
> with?
> I have to do something soon, cause it's my daily driver, so any
> input would be helpful.  Any information on who gives list
> discounts would be helpful too!
>
> Thanks
> Dave B.
> '83 Tiico Westy
> '83 WBX Westy
>