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Polo radiator question
Numb nuts - 4/2/10 at 10:50 AM

Just bought a mk2 polo radiator for my Luego.

I assume some sort of temp. sender unit screws into the end cap, mid way between the top and bottom hose outlets.
Can anyone confirm what fits ...a part number etc would be really usefull...I need to source something.

Cheers Steve


jollygreengiant - 4/2/10 at 11:02 AM

I can give you the CI part number (should be cross reference-able at good motor factors) ---C/IXEFS90 cost me £4.86+vat

Then you would need to get the sealing ring from Volks Wagen

[Edited on 4/2/10 by jollygreengiant]


Numb nuts - 4/2/10 at 11:05 AM

Thanks for that, am I right in assuming it's a temp. sender unit?


l0rd - 4/2/10 at 11:17 AM

isn't this the one that sends the signal to the fan to switch on?


Nash - 4/2/10 at 11:19 AM

I'm curous about this to?

If it is a sender what does it link to? I have a sender screwed into the engine block but I have to say I do have issues with innaccurate temp readings.

If the temp sender in the rad is better it would save me a lot of grief.

Anyone?

..........Neil


tul214 - 4/2/10 at 11:22 AM

The sender in the rad is the fan switch that turns the fan on at the desired temp. Part no. and the assosiated temps are in this thread


norfolkluego - 4/2/10 at 12:29 PM

Bought one last week off eBay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350310155307

£6.99


snapper - 4/2/10 at 12:57 PM

An engine temp sender in a radiator is not a good idea, if the thermostat in the engine sticks shut you will not now, the temp sender in the rad will read cool as the engine temp goes through the roof


ginger ninja - 4/2/10 at 01:25 PM

I've used the polo rad in a ZX9 BEC. I used a blanking plug.
The engine temp sensor should go in the engine , for reasons already mentioned re cooking block without knowing if thermostat fails to open.
The radiator fan does require a switch to control operation, which could be installed in the hole you are considering. Just check that the switch that fits the hole has the right temperature switch point for the engine . (in my case bike engine runs at different temp to car switches I looked at.)
Ended up using an adjustable temperature switch with capilliary which we inserted into the rad top hose. Dearer at £25 but allows better control.


Numb nuts - 4/2/10 at 04:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tul214
The sender in the rad is the fan switch that turns the fan on at the desired temp. Part no. and the assosiated temps are in this thread


Reference the Thread...would the 50000 103-98C be right for my 2.0l Zetec Luego, knowing how they like to run hot.


tul214 - 4/2/10 at 05:53 PM

This link seems to suggest the 50013 is the factory part for a 2.0 zetec

Hope this helps,

Mark


hicost blade - 4/2/10 at 06:22 PM

It's for a fan switch/controller, the thread is M22 x 1.5


Breaker - 4/2/10 at 07:12 PM

I'm also looking for a radiator for my Indy R.
Using the search function on LCB I have found 2 different part numbers : VW2038 and VW302.

According to Mr Google these 2 partnumbers have the same dimensions. Am I overlooking something ?


norfolkluego - 4/2/10 at 07:32 PM

I bought a VW302 for my Luego recently, dimensions are 380 x 320 x 34 (strange metric millimetre things), fits lovely and very light compared to my old one


Breaker - 4/2/10 at 08:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by norfolkluego
I bought a VW302 for my Luego recently, dimensions are 380 x 320 x 34 (strange metric millimetre things), fits lovely and very light compared to my old one


The VW2038 has exactly the same dimensions. Anyone knows the difference ?


Numb nuts - 4/2/10 at 09:14 PM

The radiator Norfolkluego was told to get was the Polo MK2, which is what I bought...£35.95 on my door step via e-bay. Steve


norfolkluego - 4/2/10 at 09:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Breaker
quote:
Originally posted by norfolkluego
I bought a VW302 for my Luego recently, dimensions are 380 x 320 x 34 (strange metric millimetre things), fits lovely and very light compared to my old one


The VW2038 has exactly the same dimensions. Anyone knows the difference ?


Don't know but could it be something like the position of the inlet and outlet, mine are both on the left (looking forward from the engine bay, perfect for a Zetec)

[Edited on 4/2/10 by norfolkluego]


norfolkluego - 4/2/10 at 09:42 PM

What mine looks like if that's any help Rescued attachment Rad1.JPG
Rescued attachment Rad1.JPG


norfolkluego - 4/2/10 at 09:45 PM

piccy 2 Rescued attachment Rad2.jpg
Rescued attachment Rad2.jpg


Breaker - 11/2/10 at 02:30 PM

I think I have found a new radiator on the German eBay.

eBay Linky

Is this the famous Polo rad ? I'm a bit confused as the dimensions are 430 x 317