David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 08:03 AM |
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Polo rad
Has anyone got a picture of a Polo rad in a Locost? As I said in another thread, I'm trying to decide whether to use a Polo or Micra rad, and
I'd like to see all the options!
Also, which Polo is the one to go for? As far as I can tell, it's a 1 litre Mk1 or 2. Is this is correct?
ta,
David
[Edited on 7/4/03 by David Jenkins]
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 09:09 AM |
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David.
Dont use a Polo rad.
They usually have holes in.
atb
steve
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 09:16 AM |
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mumble, mumble,...
Too many daft beggars on this web site...
grumble, mumble...
David
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Fast Westie
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 12:06 PM |
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Not a locost, but a Westfie1d with a (hole free) Polo rad (I think an early 1.0)
The car in front is a Westfield
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 12:36 PM |
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Thanks, F.W.
That's really useful - doesn't look too hard to fit, either.
What engine is that? I can't see enough to make it out.
And is that expansion tank as big as I think it is?!
David
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eddymcclements
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 12:45 PM |
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David,
I am using a Polo rad in my Locost. These two pictures show the radiator in place but with
nosecone and grille fitted. I'll try and remember to take a photo without the nosecone
and send it to you. Eurocarparts were selling them for 33 quid, and it was listed as Polo 83-90 1.0 to 1.3 carb models.
HTH,
Eddy
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 01:29 PM |
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Erm... what photos? 
I would like to see a photo without the nosecone though.
Also (being cheeky) can you tell me the width and height? (inches or cms - don't care which)
cheers,
David
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Alan B
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 01:44 PM |
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David there are links on Eddys post.
Note to Chris....links showing up differently would be nice if possible...
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 01:48 PM |
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Oh, yes... I see them. 
(I usually do an underline around any links I post).
So the VW rad does fit, but it's still a close fit.
Still like to know the height & width, if anyone can tell me.
Ta,
David
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zetec
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| posted on 7/4/03 at 03:30 PM |
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Just checked, bit tricky with nose cone on but measured 47cm wide 35cm high. have a look on my photo section I think I put some on.
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eddymcclements
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| posted on 8/4/03 at 08:06 AM |
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David,
Sorry - forgot to take photos last night! Just wanted to add that it's not too tight a fit - there's probably an inch clearance all round,
and the close fit is a good thing because it'll force the air to go through the rad instead of around the edges. I may even build a flange round
the rad to seal it to the nosecone, so that ALL the air has to pass through.
I have an ex-Citroen Saxo "sucker" fan mounted close behind the rad; no cowling. The only reason for using this item is because it was the
newest supermini in the scrappy that weekend. I've connected it up to a 12v supply and it creates a HUGE draught. I guess these Euro cars have
to remain cool even in a Turin traffic jam, and chilly ol' UK isn't such a problem.
Regards,
Eddy
(makes mental note: must take photo, MUST take photo!)
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Fast Westie
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| posted on 8/4/03 at 09:05 AM |
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David
quote:
What engine is that? I can't see enough to make it out.
It is a 2L Zetec that has been messed about with a bit to produce approx 200bhp!
quote:
And is that expansion tank as big as I think it is?!
The expansion tank is the dry sump oil tank which has now moved to the passenger footwell.
quote:
Still like to know the height & width, if anyone can tell me.
Don't know the height, but I think the width is 380mm. There is a wider rad (430mm) available.
Cheers
[Edited on 8/4/03 by Fast Westie]
The car in front is a Westfield
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 8/4/03 at 09:23 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fast Westie
It is a 2L Zetec that has been messed about with a bit to produce approx 200bhp!
I'm convinced!
If that radiator can cope with a 200bhp fire-breather then it will have absolutely no problems with my 100bhp X-flow...
regards,
David
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 12/4/03 at 06:08 PM |
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What rad have I been given?!
I bought a Polo rad today, using FastWestie's part number, but I'm wondering if they've given me the wrong thing...
The one I've got is 52cm wide across the whole thing, and there's no way it'll fit into the nosecone. 
Can someone who's fitted one of these rads measure it up (e.g. EddieMcC) to let me know who got what wrong?
My suspicion is that they've got their part number mixed up...
Ta,
David
[Edited on 13/4/03 by David Jenkins]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 13/4/03 at 07:36 PM |
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Anyone? 
DJ
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paulf
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| posted on 13/4/03 at 08:59 PM |
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Hi David i have a polo rad in my car and it is a fairly close fit. I got a photocopy of a couple of pages from a factors catalog and have them in
front of me now.
The smallest polo rad has a core size of 381 height 322 width and 34 mm dept, the mountings are two lugs top and bottom with a centre distance of
500mm which would equate to the 520 total width.
I used two bottom points into a couple of brackets and made two other brackets to attach to the tapped holes for the fan mountings at the top.It is
mounted at an angle of about 15deg with the bottom forward.
The larger rad has a core size of 480 h x322 w x34 deep., and a total width of 600 across mounting centres.
I will try and take a photo of mine tommorow after work and post it tommorow night if it will be of use to you.
I have just been and measured my rad it is core zize 380w x 320h and total width of 480 across the tank ends. It came from a 1989 1100 polo so almost
confirms to the catalog sizes.
Paul.
quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I bought a Polo rad today, using FastWestie's part number, but I'm wondering if they've given me the wrong thing...
The one I've got is 52cm wide across the whole thing, and there's no way it'll fit into the nosecone.
Can someone who's fitted one of these rads measure it up (e.g. EddieMcC) to let me know who got what wrong?
My suspicion is that they've got their part number mixed up...
Ta,
David
[Edited on 13/4/03 by David Jenkins]
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eddymcclements
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| posted on 13/4/03 at 10:34 PM |
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Sorry it's taken so long. I've taken a couple of photos without the nosecone; you can see them
here and here.
I've also dug out the Eurocarparts receipt - their part no. is 203440491 and ref: 86712125 3E.
Hope this is some use.
Eddy
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 14/4/03 at 03:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by paulf
The smallest polo rad has a core size of 381 height 322 width and 34 mm dept, the mountings are two lugs top and bottom with a centre distance of
500mm which would equate to the 520 total width.
Damn!
It looks like I've got the smallest Polo rad - and it's not going to fit. I might have stood a chance if I was able to mount hard up
against the front of the chassis, but there's a hose connection in the way.
Looks like I'm going to have to sweet-talk my supplier for a refund...
David
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zetec
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| posted on 14/4/03 at 03:05 PM |
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Mine looked the same at first but I managed to get hoses to fit OK.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 14/4/03 at 03:26 PM |
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Trouble is, I can't get the nosecone over it!
The nose is really well made, with a good lip at the rear which makes it rigid. I can't "wiggle" the nose into the rad, and the
glassfibre is far too rigid to "pop it over".
Also, the inside of the nose tapers quite sharply, which doesn't help.
I'm just going to have to find another rad...
B*ll*cks!
DJ
P.S. A question for Jasper - you've got Triton GRP - which rad are you using?
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bob
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| posted on 14/4/03 at 07:16 PM |
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DAVID
Jasper is using the micra rad i found (sort of) for him,it came form a D-reg 1.0 micra that was being used as a skip.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 07:11 AM |
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Thanks Bob...
Although I bought my rad from "German, Swedish & French", I did notice that they had a Datsun/Nissan catalogue on their shelf.
Might be able to negotiate an exchange instead of a return... 
David
Postscript: I just rang "G,S & F" - they're happy to take the rad back & refund my money (Phew!)
[Edited on 15/4/03 by David Jenkins]
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eddymcclements
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 08:08 AM |
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My Polo radiator (see further up this topic for part no.) is 470mm x 330mm x 50mm. It is a plastic-and-ally construction, with the header tanks
(actually mounted at either side) crimped into place. It has two rows of coolant tubes. The dimensions I have quoted are overall - not just the core
size. It fits quite easily within the ST Motorsport GRP nosecone.
I believe the larger radiator is from a MkII Golf, and is more rectangular in shape - the Polo one is closer to square.
David - e-mail me directly if you need any further info - I'm not always on this site.
All the best,
Eddy
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 09:59 AM |
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Cheers, Eddy.
[Edited on 15/4/03 by David Jenkins]
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locost7-online.com
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| posted on 15/4/03 at 04:42 PM |
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Polo Mk3 Rads £55+vat £5 Carriage
if anyone is interested
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