Kev1n
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| posted on 24/11/19 at 10:02 AM |
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Aluminium Rad
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
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 24/11/19 at 10:54 AM |
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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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Myke 2463
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| posted on 24/11/19 at 12:44 PM |
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quote:
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.
https://www.adrad.co.uk/car/radiators/ have the sizes on their site.
My Zetec works fine with VW334 golf 1.4 /1.6 some forget to close gap between rad and nose cone.
Polo rad used by some is VW 303 1100 / 1300 ...... 1983 / 1990 both about £30.
Be Lucky Mike.
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 24/11/19 at 01:04 PM |
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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.
Give a man a fish & it will feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod & you've saved a fish.
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 24/11/19 at 01:08 PM |
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Try Ebay item number:
273894588407
It's only £22.50 now.
Give a man a fish & it will feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod & you've saved a fish.
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nick205
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| posted on 24/11/19 at 02:43 PM |
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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.
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Kev1n
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| posted on 30/11/19 at 07:57 AM |
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Thanks everyone. 👍
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Gersen
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| posted on 5/12/19 at 09:15 AM |
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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/
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40inches
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| posted on 5/12/19 at 09:43 AM |
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I used one of these eBay Item
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