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Zetec cooling
kylerichmond - 21/2/10 at 01:26 PM

I am half way through from converting my Robin Hood from a 2.0l Pinto to a zetec, i am wondering if i can use the exsisting radiator? it has connections for top and bottom hoses and also has a pressure cap.
I believe it is from a cortina, also can i use without the need of and expansion bottle like the origional pinto set up?


zetec - 21/2/10 at 05:51 PM

The zetec normally runs a presurised header tank as park of the system. Also are the in/out pipes on the right side, for ease both need to be on the nearside. I wouldn't worry too much about using the rad you have as a tried and trusted MK 1 Polo is cheap new.