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Broken Radiator
bassett - 1/1/09 at 01:15 PM

Hi, After a new years party somehow my radiators become broken - who and when is being investigated but no one knows lol. The core is fine but the core support has the locator bracket broken which has also made a hole through the core support. Can this be fixed? ie can we get a new side core support or do we have to buy a whole new one?

If we need a new one does anyone know what this radiator is(Its upside down but is the £68 one off MNR site)


Whilst it was dropped the fan was attached. Can we check this is ok by connecting the terminals straight to a 12v car battery or do we need to fuse it?

Cheeers
Adam


Howlor - 1/1/09 at 01:24 PM

Vw polo I think.

Steve


mangogrooveworkshop - 1/1/09 at 01:32 PM

polo rad 38 quid at partco


bassett - 1/1/09 at 01:34 PM

Any idea of year, engine size etc as il try a local eurocarparts and they will look at me funny if i just say its for an MNR


maximill666 - 1/1/09 at 02:08 PM

POLO 1093 CC & 1275 CC from 1983 - 1992


bassett - 1/1/09 at 03:00 PM

Cheers thats excellent and will hopefully be able to pic one up tomorrow.


stuart_g - 1/1/09 at 04:07 PM

The part number to ask for is a VW302 I got mine from local radiator specialist and was 45.83 inc. vat


meany - 1/1/09 at 05:03 PM

as already stated, VW Polo or Golf.
i am using a golf one, slightlty bigger, but i dont have an MNR.
got mine from here( see below) within 2 days, have a look at the sizes.

http://www.car-radiators.org.uk/


bassett - 1/1/09 at 10:10 PM

Cheers Stuart and Meany as the VW302 corresponds to the 302 on the link and is the exact same size plus its only £38.48 which is qutie a bit less than the £68 MNR price

[Edited on 1/1/09 by bassett]


bassett - 8/1/09 at 12:42 PM

Just to update i ordered through http://www.car-radiators.org.uk came in 2 days and very happy. Marginally different from original but after a slight dremmel on bottom locating pin all was fine.
Adam