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Old 09-16-2010, 11:24 AM
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Default Cracked front radiator on 987. Independent shop in Boston area?

My dealer told me they want $1k to replace cracked front radiator on my Cayman (manual). I assume it would be cheaper to get it done at an independent.

Any recommendation for a good reasonable independent shop in Boston area? Since car will be out of warranty soon, time to setup good relationship with one anyway.
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How did you crack the rad.?
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From what it looks like, I may have "beached" the car too far on the curb while parking, so one of the trim screws may have gotten pushed up into the radiator. Apparently tolerances down there are very slim.
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Ooouch. Too bad it can't be covered by warranty. Hopefully someone can point you to a good indy shop.
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Try EPE in Natick
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Call Jerry at EPE in Natick
Old 09-19-2010, 11:06 AM
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Or marc at German performance in Brighton may be more convenient
Old 09-19-2010, 11:08 AM
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Another vote for EPE in Natick. Call Jerry - he'll take care of your 997 . . .
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Originally Posted by T2
Call Jerry at EPE in Natick
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Old 11-02-2010, 02:03 PM
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Call Mark Nadler at Exotech in Plastow, NH (603) 382-3599.

EPE is good too! But Mark is cheaper.



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