Saxo Radiator-what make?

Loakley78 · Unread post by **Loakley78** » 18 Nov 2002, 19:07

Just wanted to check, what make is the standard factory radiator on a mark1 VTR? I'm sure it's Valeo but a guy on another forum says it's a make beginning with O. My original was Valeo and I have just fitted a new one I bought from a Citroen specialist, this too is Valeo. I also took it to my local Citroen dealer as it was slightly different to my original. They checked it against the original which they said was the factory one, the Valeo I bought is for the VTR only it's slightly modified-different cap.

Unread post by **Jon** » 19 Nov 2002, 13:39

The only original equipment radiators fitted to Saxo Mk1 are VALEO or ORDONEZ. Indeed these 2 companies supply the vast majority of radiators fitted to all Citroen and Peugeots from the factory.
Ordonez radiators seem more common on diesels and turbo diesels, I don't know why.
Jon Wood
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adrianeaton · Unread post by **adrianeaton** » 19 Nov 2002, 13:46

Ordanez are also fitted on both my BX 16V and the Mrs' Xsara VTS. Shame, as they're complete c**p! The original BX rad lasted 9 years - I'm now on the 2nd since I bought the car, both were 'new'. The Xsara one is also rusting along the top....
Jon, any idea if Valeo rads are available for the VTS? When it comes to replacing it I'd rather go for anything other than Ordanez again!!
Adrian

Unread post by **Jon** » 19 Nov 2002, 15:39

valeo do offer the rad for Xsara VTS, need an RP number to confirm correct if you wanted one.
I have no problem with Ordonez rads, my ZX is on its 2nd!
Jon Wood
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Loakley78 · Unread post by **Loakley78** » 19 Nov 2002, 18:01

Thank you guys for clarifying that.