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    Polo GTI radiator replacement

    Just having the radiator assembly in my 2017 Polo GTI replaced. Was told it is much more complex in the GTI - is this right?

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    Correct, it is much more involved than a standard Polo TSI.

    I have done both. The radiator cradle, fan shroud and the fans are different for both, as is the radiator itself. The A/C condensor is the same though. As an extra, the GTI has a front mount intercooler in the cradle too, which does not exist in the TSI Polos.

    Replacing any component of it, means it is a full bumper off job. Everything comes off (even the headlights).

    EDIT: Thinking about it, the "complexity" of the job is actually very similar. What is materially different is the costs of the individual parts ... everything on the GTI is more expensive, probably simply because of lower volumes being made/sold specifically for the GTI.
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    This is what a Polo GTI looks like from the front with the bumper already removed. Everything needs to be removed to get to the radiator which sits behind the grey coloured A/C condensor (that looks like the radiator, but isn't).

    Polo GTI radiator replacement-polo-gti22-b-jpg
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    Reviving a thread here - I'm about to head down the same road ('17 Polo GTI) - is it best to go with a genuine VW radiator, or are there OEM quality aftermarket options available?

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    Quote Originally Posted by petecds View Post
    Reviving a thread here - I'm about to head down the same road ('17 Polo GTI) - is it best to go with a genuine VW radiator, or are there OEM quality aftermarket options available?
    For a radiator, quality aftermarket is far far cheaper. Sterling Parts Australia | Car Parts Online | Your Aftermarket Specialist

    This is the 1 you want Radiator For Volkswagen Polo 6R / 6C GTI
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    Thanks, I appreciate you coming back me - and good to know there are quality aftermarket parts available. Cheers

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    Hey me too.

    Just been quoted $1600 to replace the radiator in my 2016 Polo GTI! That's a no, however I know what I'll be doing over the Christmas break.

    Thanks for the information about Sterling parts.

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