good wellington radiator place?

Post by **mike** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:57 pm

Anyone reccomend a good radiator place in wellington central or porirua?

Mike

eatenfuller · Post by **eatenfuller** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:09 pm

hi mike spend a bit of time in wgtn drinkn piss etc over the years,but try petone rads

or able smith

all much of a muchness.

eatenfuller · Post by **eatenfuller** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:30 pm

hey mike if you not sure of where to go 4wding :?:

my cousin in wgtn is always keen for a 4wd day out,hes got a surf just like youres

i also know of a few tracks of the top of my head....................so just let me know mike.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:18 am

Gidday,

have always used Abel-Smith radiators 77 Abel Smith St (WGTN) 3850580

Alwys good.

Cheers,
Pete

Post by **mike** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:05 am

two different quotes. 180+gst from petone and 260+gst from abel for same job. Replacement of bottom tank with radiator out. Opting for the cheaper option and will see how it goes.

Mike

eatenfuller · Post by **eatenfuller** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:00 pm

yea thought petone was the better of the 2

cracked tank was it mike :?:

the old oem toyota tanks are made so thin aye ,very common

Post by **mike** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:11 pm

nope just removing the transmission cooler out of the bottom of the radiator tank. That way there is no restriction and oil isnt heating the radiator fluid before it hits the engine. common cause for surfs overheating.

Cheers for the contacts and once I get the surf back on the road will be keen to hit some tracks around wellington ..... if there are any here that is :wink:

Mike

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:15 pm

Big difference !! I live out that way too - I better shop around next time

Cheers,

Pete

Cloggy_NZ · Post by **Cloggy_NZ** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:47 pm

mike wrote:Cheers for the contacts and once I get the surf back on the road will be keen to hit some tracks around wellington ..... if there are any here that is

Mike

Tons of tracks around Wellington. Akatarawa Forest is full of them but most of it is not open to general public access. You will need to join one of the several 4x4 clubs around the capital on their many organised trips in there. Most clubs will take out of town visitors on their harder trips if you can prove you belong to another club and have the necessary expertise and equipment. Just ask some local 4x4 owners or one of the 4x4 workshops for info. You won't be disappointed with the action available.

Cloggy