Aaron_n_Sim
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 09:49 AM |
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Which rad for a Haynes roadster???
I was wondering which radiators are recommended for a Haynes Roadster.
Thanks
Aaron
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Thailoz
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 10:24 AM |
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I think they are using VW polo radiators check the haynes roadster forum for the exact mk engine size etc.
It may sound a dumb Question to you but to others it may be an eureka moment
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Aaron_n_Sim
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 10:27 AM |
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Yeah I think you're right the book says Polo, Clio, or similar! I was hoping for peoples ideas based on experience.
Thanks
Aaron
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 10:42 AM |
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Yep the smaller of the vw polo radiators, about £30 new on ebay
Ben
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Aaron_n_Sim
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 10:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Yep the smaller of the vw polo radiators, about £30 new on ebay
Thanks that's what I was going to go with, seen them on eBay! They're about 400mm wide? Does that sound about right?
Thanks
Aaron
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 10:48 AM |
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Yeah think its a 1litre polo one. 400mm rings a bell
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Aaron_n_Sim
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 10:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Yeah think its a 1litre polo one. 400mm rings a bell
Thanks Ben much appreciated
Aaron
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davidimurray
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 10:53 AM |
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I used a Clio one which is a bit bigger and fills the nose a bit more. Have a look at the photos in my galleries.
Cheers
Dave
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Aaron_n_Sim
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 11:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by davidimurray
I used a Clio one which is a bit bigger and fills the nose a bit more. Have a look at the photos in my galleries.
Cheers
Dave
That's a comprehensive diary! Thanks, what year and engine size was the Clio?
Thanks
Aaron
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davidimurray
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 11:43 AM |
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I tried to take photos of all the bits I couldn't find photos of elsewhere!
I think it is a Mk1 but can't remember which engine size. Might have some info at home. The only tricky part is getting the 45 degree hose at
the bottom out and past the frame rails, it is very tight but is possible.
Cheers
Dave
Dave
That's a comprehensive diary! Thanks, what year and engine size was the Clio?
Thanks
Aaron
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Aaron_n_Sim
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 11:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by davidimurray
I tried to take photos of all the bits I couldn't find photos of elsewhere!
I think it is a Mk1 but can't remember which engine size. Might have some info at home. The only tricky part is getting the 45 degree hose at
the bottom out and past the frame rails, it is very tight but is possible.
Cheers
Dave
Dave
That's a comprehensive diary! Thanks, what year and engine size was the Clio?
Thanks
Aaron
Thanks Dave,
That's no problem for me, I'm used to squeezing a large hose through a tight hole
Aaron
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Dualist
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 06:28 PM |
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You can fit a Merc 190 rad but I can't remember what version.
Edit...
http://www.haynes.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=12530&highlight=merc
[Edited on 10/5/13 by Dualist]
Rotary build coming soon...
quote:
Originally posted by RichardK
I recently discovered that pigs can p i s s sideways when being transported 
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Aaron_n_Sim
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 06:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dualist
You can fit a Merc 190 rad but I can't remember what version.
Ok thanks for that, out of curiosity will you be using a wankel, not being personal or anything!
Thanks
Aaron
Work to Live don't Live to Work
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Dualist
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 06:37 PM |
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he he, yes I am and the buggers get hot, so the bigger merc rad is what I'll be using.
Started my build but not posted on here but the Haynes forum.
[Edited on 10/5/13 by Dualist]
Rotary build coming soon...
quote:
Originally posted by RichardK
I recently discovered that pigs can p i s s sideways when being transported
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Aaron_n_Sim
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| posted on 10/5/13 at 06:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dualist
he he, yes I am and the buggers get hot, so the bigger merc rad is what I'll be using.
Started my build but not posted on here but the Haynes forum.
[Edited on 10/5/13 by Dualist]
Have you thought about a waterless coolant system -40 to 180 degree so in this country it'll never freeze or overheat!! You can find it on eBay
Adams waterless prep fluid and waterless coolant it's £100 for the pair both 5 litre bottles and has infinite lifespan you drain it through a
coffee filter or similar into a clean container when you need to, you just keep on reusing it!
Good luck with your build!
Aaron
Work to Live don't Live to Work
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b14wrc
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| posted on 3/6/13 at 11:30 AM |
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Hi,
I have just ordered a Honda Civic Alloy Radiator for my mid engined locost.
One consideration i made was sizing the new rad to the original one. Has anyone considered the engines they are using to the smaller Polo or Cilo
Radiators? What i mean is, is it improtant to get a rad of equal capacity to the original donor car? My Fiat Coupe rad would not fit the nose of my
locost so had to look at alternatives.....
In my car, i will be carrying a lot more coolant than the standard donor, so probaly could afford a small decrease in rad capacity.... however, i have
tried to find a rad that is almost the same size. I do intend running more power than the engine originally produced, so more cooling will be a
requirement.
Will let you know what i think of the Honda rad, believe this is a common option in America.... 
Rob
20vt powered rear engined locost
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