whats the difference between Nissens and an AKG radiator, any quality difference?
10-30-2003, 06:16 PM
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I had to replace my AKG last winter.
Had a leak out the bottom seam. Only leaked when it was cold out though. I wanted an AKG but it was a Nissen that ended up coming to me. I figured since it was an AKG that crapped out on me, why not try the Nissen (it came out to be a little bit cheaper too). Been working great!
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10-30-2003, 06:50 PM
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so . . . which would be better? or what would people recommend?
which one was the plastic one? cuz i dont think i would go with that one because its the plastic thats leaking on mine now, well where the metal connect to the plastic on top of the radiator
10-30-2003, 08:13 PM
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Not a fan...
of the Nissens. I heard stories and have BTDT about problems with braking mounting inserts off.
Most of this experience has been with type 44 Audi replacement radiators though. Could be different for the B4 cars, etc.
Regardless I don't care for them.
AKG's, Modine, etc make good stuff.
Steve
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Most of this experience has been with type 44 Audi replacement radiators though. Could be different for the B4 cars, etc.
Regardless I don't care for them.
AKG's, Modine, etc make good stuff.
Steve
Michigan
10-31-2003, 04:46 AM
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just replaced mine
i just put a nissans in my 88-90, looks well built, very light compared to the OE akg that it replaced. i had 16 years on the akg and it just had a hairline crack so as for quality akg surely has that, hard to say if the nissans will last that long...in 16 yrs i will know
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