steve m
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| posted on 20/10/10 at 05:44 AM |
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Can i modify a plastic radiator ?
I would like to move my rad forward and more upright in the nose cone, but it has a rad cap on the top which would need to be taken off and the
resulting hole blanked off,
The rad top and bottom are black plastic
my idea was to remove the cap, and neck, leaving a hole, then make a plastic sleeve that would go inside the hole, glued in place with
epoxy/fiberglass then patch the outside as well
Any thoughts ??
regards
Steve
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mad4x4
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| posted on 20/10/10 at 06:16 AM |
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Maybe plasitic welding compaines can help.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
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dhutch
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| posted on 20/10/10 at 07:30 AM |
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Depends what plastic it is in part, a lot arent that sticky, i dont know whats common in radiators, but say glass reneforced nylon is a bugger to glue
to.
As said, a plastic welding company might be able to do a job. But dont forget theres a fair bit of presure in a modern system. You dont want to end up
wearing your 105deg C cooling loop contents at 75 on the motorway.
Daniel
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 20/10/10 at 08:13 AM |
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Just get the polo rad SCHIMPLES
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nick205
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| posted on 20/10/10 at 11:13 AM |
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What's the reason for moving it forward and more upright?
If it's improved cooling/airflow you're after then it might be simpler to make some ducting in the nose to channel the airflow better.
If it's space you're trying to create for something else (oil cooler maybe) then the Polo rad is the way to go. IIRC they can be had for
less then £40 from Northern Radiators.
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ashg
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| posted on 20/10/10 at 03:36 PM |
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dont do it or your end up like this
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