ditchlewis
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 09:29 PM |
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which radiator
does any one know what type of radiator is used in the mk indy? i have a 2007 indy and tonight for the first time in a month i went out for a drive,
but the car over heated.
limped home and there is steam coming from some where, but it was too dark to find the leak properly. checked the MK web site and it would seem they
want £135 for a rad, while a polo rad can be had from £40.. money is tight so 90 quid is a good night out with the wife.
ditch
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 09:35 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.
[Edited on 14/6/12 by Andybarbet]
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 09:40 PM |
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thanks for that i thought i could do it for less tha £140.
ditch
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handyandy
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 09:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andybarbet
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.
[Edited on 14/6/12 by Andybarbet]
I got the same rad from this company, worked a treat.
The rad was damaged in transit ( looked like a heavy box corner had pierced the packaging on the rad), contacted Coolpartsuk on phone, they despatched
another straight away that day & arrived the next day...top service 
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bob
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| posted on 14/6/12 at 10:32 PM |
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As above, its THE rad for the job. 
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 15/6/12 at 07:02 AM |
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many thanks.
i will run the car up tonight and see where the leak is and replace as necessary.
will the polo rad handle a 2.1 pinto wich is mainly used on the road?
ditch
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loggyboy
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| posted on 15/6/12 at 07:24 AM |
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Check the hose routes, sizes and positions as if the polo tad is wrong Youl spend more on replacing hoses.
Mistral Motorsport
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 15/6/12 at 09:44 AM |
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i have the top hose entering the rad on the passengerside and the bottom hose attaches on the drivers side. as you say it will cost to replace the
hoses.
any other type / make of rad better for this application?
ditch
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loggyboy
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| posted on 15/6/12 at 09:49 AM |
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Polo has both on passenger side.
Is there any markings or codes on the existing rad to help identify?
EDit
doing some googling it could well be an escort rad:
Ford escort mk2 radiator | eBay
[Edited on 15/6/12 by loggyboy]
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 15/6/12 at 08:04 PM |
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it looks similar but mine is a sealed unit with no cap on the rad.
perhaps cortina Mk 5
ditch
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Simon
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| posted on 16/6/12 at 08:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ditchlewis
many thanks.
i will run the car up tonight and see where the leak is and replace as necessary.
will the polo rad handle a 2.1 pinto wich is mainly used on the road?
ditch
I used one with my 3.9 V8, so I'd say so
ATB
Simon
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imagineer
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| posted on 5/11/12 at 11:21 AM |
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Where is the best place to get a fan for the rad?
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dhutch
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| posted on 6/11/12 at 11:34 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by imagineer
Where is the best place to get a fan for the rad?
Anyone?
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loggyboy
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| posted on 6/11/12 at 11:51 AM |
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Just check ebay for a universal 10-12 inch fan. £20-30 ish, can be cheaper if you hunt.
Mistral Motorsport
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dhutch
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| posted on 6/11/12 at 01:30 PM |
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I had one of these, or it might have been the 14", whatever just fits between the polo rad on the flat side.
Seems to work, but its not super powerfull and does shake a fair bit due the fan not locating centrally. But it appears there little else available
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Universal 12"' 305 mm Radiator Electric Cooling Fan Slimline Front or Rear Mount
Daniel
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