I was using Valeo radiator for 1-2 years, then it blew hole right under the hose connector.
Cons: blew hole
Vehicle:
BMW
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This new radiator expect to fail within 1 year warranty or 1 day after warranty runs out. Original OEM was Valeo Made in Brazil, went 22 years. It cracked from pulling on upper hose to see timing mark on flywheel.
Cons: expect to fail soon
My NA 1.4 OE failed (long time ago) because of aluminium tubing corrosion (brine). So replacement Valeo got paint treatment . So far 100k km without problems.
Pros: 100k km without problems
Cons: aluminium tubing corrosion
Mileage: 100000 km
I replaced my radiator several times, always due to corrosion at the bottom edge where brine accumulates. Last time I replaced it for Valeo and for sure it had same design as your "new", which is a stamped aluminium sheets stuck on cylindrical piping. So far so good.
Pros: stamped aluminium sheets
Cons: corrosion at bottom edge
Worked well on my Valeo radiator, let it soak 10 min and a lot of very brown water came out. No leaks, cools better.
Pros: no leaks, cools better
The only ones that seem to be made better are the Valeo's, there's a reason they cost more. I looked at mine, it has (relatively large) tubes inside not stamped channels.
Pros: made better, large tubes
Cons: cost more
I bought the Valeo rad for my 03 GTi from Rockauto for $89. It appears to be exactly the same as stock.
Pros: same as stock
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
my valeo radiator didn't come with anything.. im just hoping it doesn't leak from that zone.
Cons: hoping it doesn't leak
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta IV
Valeo 3 row radiator is what i use and it works great
Pros: works great
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta IV
I'd buy a Valeo, but Valeo doesn't have a part number for the later Cabriolets and their catalog lists incorrect sizes. I bought my radiator locally, but I needed it ASAP and they happened to have a Valeo in stock
Pros: Valeo in stock
Cons: incorrect sizes
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: 883727
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The brand is registered in France. Official website: http://www.valeo.com/en/.
In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of VALEO engine radiator.
PR Score — 74 out of 100, based on 10 reviews and 31 vote. 7 positive reviews, 1 neutral review, 2 negative reviews. Average rating — 3.7 (out of 5). Vote balance: 23 up, 8 down.
In the ranking of the best engine radiator this part is at position 7, behind OEM Volkswagen and MISHIMOTO , but ahead of OEM Toyota and OEM BMW.
Users also evaluated the qualities of VALEO engine radiator:
- Overheating - engine runs hot in traffic or under load - rated positively. 4.5 points out of 5.
- Leaks - coolant drips or wet spots on the radiator or under the car - rated negatively. 2.2 points out of 5.
- Sweet smell - sweet coolant odor from under the hood - no rating yet
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- VALEO ranked #3 for: Volkswagen Jetta .
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