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The Baron

posted on 23/7/09 at 09:39 PM Reply With Quote
Replacement Radiator

I have been using a MK2 escort rad in my locost for about 3 years now, and i use as much rad weld as petrol.

them seem to be getting rare now (at a sensible price) Does anyone know what is a more modern replacement that is a similar size, and positions for mountings & hose inlets/outlets?

Cheers,

B

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lotusmadandy

posted on 23/7/09 at 09:43 PM Reply With Quote
Vw polo.

I have one in my mk and its been fine
for the last 2 years.

Andy






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The Baron

posted on 23/7/09 at 09:45 PM Reply With Quote
Any particular model or year?

Cheers,

B

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lotusmadandy

posted on 23/7/09 at 09:52 PM Reply With Quote
Its from a 1990 1.4 model.
it fits in the nosecone perfectly.
I think it was used from the early
80's until the early 90's

Andy






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The Baron

posted on 23/7/09 at 09:56 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers,
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snippy

posted on 23/7/09 at 09:59 PM Reply With Quote
Polo Rads are available on line from Applied Radiators at a cost of £36.41 including delivery! Their website is fully searchable and the code for the VW polo item is VW302R.
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britishtrident

posted on 24/7/09 at 07:15 AM Reply With Quote
Just get the Escort rad recored --- no re-engineering required.
look up radiator repair in yell.com


Word of waning never use Radweld (or much much nastier Barrs Leaks) in a modern car engine or radiator Radweld is OK for Cortina era and older cars (but expect to replace the thermostat it tends to make them stick) .





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serieslandy

posted on 24/7/09 at 09:50 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by snippy
Polo Rads are available on line from Applied Radiators at a cost of £36.41 including delivery! Their website is fully searchable and the code for the VW polo item is VW302R.

I couldn't work out how to search on the site but found it any way. Although it says its for a seat. LINKY

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02GF74

posted on 24/7/09 at 10:58 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by The Baron
I have been using a MK2 escort rad

them seem to be getting rare now (at a sensible price)




I have one going free - just p+p; not tested by me but told it was a good'un.






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