Hi everyone

having an engine overhaul at the moment and whilst taking the rad out I did notice its not in the best of condition
has anyone changed to a aluminium one ?

can you share any info (sizes and prices) recommend where to go.

thank you

The cheap polo/golf type are used a lot. Have a look on fleabay for sizes, but they start about £25ish...
Will depend on engine and current rad etc, hoses may need altering but plenty of choices.

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Originally posted by cliftyhanger
The cheap polo/golf type are used a lot. Have a look on fleabay for sizes, but they start about £25ish...
Will depend on engine and current rad etc, hoses may need altering but plenty of choices.

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I got the VW302E one from a polo, got it brand new on ebay for £29 delivered. 

Here's who i got it from: 

Ebay name: coolpartsuk 

Fits: 
Seat Terra - 900 - 1989 onwards. 
Volkswagen Derby - 1.0 - 1983 to 1990. 
Volkswagen Polo - 1.0 - 1983 to 1990. 

Suitable for: 
Manual vehicles, without air conditioning. 


Useful information: 
Our part number - VW302E. 
Original Seat / Volkswagen part number(s) - 867.121.253 F. 
Approximate core size - 380mm x 320mm. 

Try Ebay item number:

273894588407

It's only £22.50 now.

IIRC I used the VW302E rad on my 2.0 Pinto engine MK Indy. Didn't cost that much, fitted into the MK nose cone and worked just fine.

Thanks everyone. 👍

For future reference - Polo dimensions but different core thickness available - run a 70 mm core one in the Velocity.

http://www.coolexperts.co.uk/product/locost-all-aluminium-race-quality-radiator/

I used one of these eBay Item
Held the 3litre V6 at 85-90 degrees whatever the weather or traffic conditions