Warning About CSF Radiators

[cn90]

Has anyone tried the Mahle Behr radiator?
About $210 on eBay etc.
Per eBay seller, it is "made in Germany"...

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[scot850]

That brand is usually good. Is Behr not the OEM?

Neil.

[cn90]

I think Valeo is the original supplier.

[volvolugnut]

The issue is not where parts are built, but how they are built. I think nearly every country in the world is now capable of building quality automotive parts if the company plans to build good parts.
Likely wise, if a company in any country wants to build poor quality parts, they will build bad parts.
volvolugnut

[abscate]

Make sure all your engine mounts and radiator mounts are good. A few cm sag on the engine mount will strain the upper rad hose and make the side tank leak in just a few years.

Indeed, you cannot buy by either brand, country , or forums.

Fora, onthe other hand, are a verdant oasis of treasured information on quality.

[XC70Rider]

Thanks for the warning on those CSF radiators. My P2 just surpassed 200k miles with the original radiator. I saw someone selling a 2007 XC70 on FB marketplace down in AL last month. He was selling it for parts due to a blown head gasket caused by a broken radiator. It had the original radiator that failed at 265k miles.

My timing belt and PVC cleaning is due at 220k miles so I might throw in a new radiator then.

[erikv11]

I don't buy auto parts from eBay unless I am highly confident about the seller, which is rare.

At any rate this P2 radiator from Mahle Behr is about the same or less from some trusted retailers e.g. currently $180 plus shipping at AutohausAZ https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/BH-31319056

Too bad FCP isn't selling it ...