Goldwagen Topran radiator hoses. anyone used them?

[kilotango]

Im doing an overhaul on the cooling system.. including changing all the hoses.

i managed to get an OEM top radiator hose from the dealer, but they didnt have stock of anything else. so swung buy our local GW. i managed to get a Febi lower rad hose, but they only had the Topran tank to water pipe hose. has anyone had issues with Topran stuff?

 

[ShaunB]

Topran is very good quality. Used it plenty on my S3.

 

[kilotango]

Topran is very good quality. Used it plenty on my S3.

cheers for the info, its the first time i've come across that brand. not much review about it on the net

 

[moranor@axis]

my experience with topran is not good bushings seem to last 6 months tops would not recommend the brand to anyone...

 

[ChefDJ]

Topran is generally the lower quality brand compared to the rest that Goldwagen offers, like Meyle and Bilstein, etc.

 

[kilotango]

hmmm... alrighty.

the funny part is that the Febi and Topran hoses were the same price for the exact item. they just didnt have the Febi in stock

 

[ChefDJ]

The general consensus with a cooling system is to never skimp on the parts or quality, seeing as one wrong move can land your engine up in the dumps...

Rather order the better quality ones and wait for them to arrive.

 

[kilotango]

The general consensus with a cooling system is to never skimp on the parts or quality, seeing as one wrong move can land your engine up in the dumps...

Rather order the better quality ones and wait for them to arrive.

yeah im definitely thinking the same thing. the febi bilstein stuff i've used alot..and its done really well..in all my cars.. VW and BMW.

thanks for all the advice guys!

 

[ChefDJ]

Speak to Gert from OBDWorx. He's a forum sponsor and might be able to get you what you need.

Otherwise Ultimate German Spares. Also a forum sponsor.

 

[kilotango]

Speak to Gert from OBDWorx. He's a forum sponsor and might be able to get you what you need.

Otherwise Ultimate German Spares. Also a forum sponsor.

thanks mate... im in Zimbabwe though...:hammerhead:

screwed either way

 

[Yuben]

For anything on the cooling side, I would rather get OEM parts. Twice the price but also lasts twice as long. And more importantly, peace of mind :coolShake:

 

[Peter@AEW]

Speak to Gert from OBDWorx. He's a forum sponsor and might be able to get you what you need.

Otherwise Ultimate German Spares. Also a forum sponsor.

Or Axis Engineered "moranor" also a forum sponsor

 

[Philip Foglar]

I would rather opt for better brand or OEM when it comes to the cooling system! :thumbs:

 

[kilotango]

i managed to find a place who sells "Gates" branded hoses yesterday. apparently they import these from the US directly. i'll go and have a look later today.

for sure im trying not to mess with this. the upper hose is a new OEM, and lower is a Febi hose.. but just not sure about this tank to water hose now

 

[moranor@axis]

Gates is a good brand they are widely used for performance cam belts ect

 

[kilotango]

Gates is a good brand they are widely used for performance cam belts ect

sweeeeeet! this might be a good option then

 

[Philip Foglar]

Gates is a pretty good brand indeed! I fitted a Gates serpentine belt on the E46 some years ago and it still looks to be in very good condition!

 

[kilotango]

Gates is a pretty good brand indeed! I fitted a Gates serpentine belt on the E46 some years ago and it still looks to be in very good condition!

i ended up getting that gates hose, and refitted everything on the car on saturday morning.. so far everything seems good. no leaks and no drama

lovely!

 

[Philip Foglar]

Gates is a pretty good brand indeed! I fitted a Gates serpentine belt on the E46 some years ago and it still looks to be in very good condition!

i ended up getting that gates hose, and refitted everything on the car on saturday morning.. so far everything seems good. no leaks and no drama

lovely!

That's good to hear! :thumbs: