JohnN
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| posted on 17/2/04 at 09:06 PM |
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Radiator - Best option/fit
Looking for a suitable radiator for a 2 litre with standard nosecone preferably newish or even new item.....
Read of many options, Nissan Micra, VW Polo, Ford Escort etc. Seen the database..
However, in simple terms - is there a generally acknowledged "best" option, for fit, bracketry, orientation, fan, etc
I would appreciate your combined experience on what to buy/look out for
Thanks John
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ned
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| posted on 18/2/04 at 09:42 AM |
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as per jame's post, bear in mind the hose size/fittings aswell. I have an old micra rad, but have seen the polo rad and personally think it is a
better option. I heard from Bob i think that you can pick up a new polo rad for £40ish
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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JohnN
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| posted on 18/2/04 at 05:50 PM |
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Thanks Ned, VW Polo it is then - I since saw the recent correspondence and photos of the Polo Rad, I think including VAT and delivery from
Eurocarparts it is approx. £60
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JoelP
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| posted on 18/2/04 at 07:25 PM |
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you could save £55 in a scrap yard then!
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DEAN C.
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| posted on 19/2/04 at 12:45 AM |
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It's a bit difficult to examine the inside of a second hand rad.
I wouldn't skimp on a rad myself, I see too many knackered engines due to restricted and blocked rads........£60 doesn't buy much for an
engine thats been overheated, and surely you dont want to be one of those "unlucky"owners with a steaming car parked on the verge just
outside every show you go to this summer!!!!
Once I've finished a project why do I start another?
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bob
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| posted on 19/2/04 at 09:32 AM |
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John
Have you not a local German Swedish & French auto part dealer,should be cheaper than eurocarparts.
Or a serck intertruck dealer,its the early polo model rad that most use.
I think its 83 on 
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eddymcclements
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| posted on 19/2/04 at 02:01 PM |
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I bought mine from Eurocarparts and it was only 33 quid plus the VAT. Maybe it was from a different supplier from the one they're using now?
Eddy
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Mix
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| posted on 19/2/04 at 05:32 PM |
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Do your research / get your nosecone first, some Polo rads fit some don't.
Mick
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craig1410
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| posted on 19/2/04 at 11:00 PM |
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Hi,
You can get one from BuyPartsBy for £34 +vat. With carriage this came to about £45 all in. Check my website in the January Diary for details.
Cheers,
Craig.
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RPS
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| posted on 20/2/04 at 04:54 PM |
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What about the lolocost rad'? (£50)
[url=http://www.lolocost.co.uk/ASPpages/part_details.asp?PartID=89]
Has anyone got any experience/knowledge of how good/ suitable that one is?
RPS
[Edited on 20/2/04 by RPS]
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JohnN
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| posted on 21/2/04 at 12:14 AM |
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Thanks Craig, BuyPartsBy for £34 +vat, seems the best price and a good fit. It's now ordered
Thanks Mick, I have already got my Luego nosecone and checked, it should fit at 433 wide x 322 high.
John
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craig1410
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| posted on 21/2/04 at 10:01 AM |
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John,
I take it you realised from the pictures on my website that this dimension refers to the "core" size and that the overall dimensions are
larger than this? Something like 520 x 330 x 34mm IIRC
Cheers,
Craig.
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JohnN
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| posted on 21/2/04 at 07:58 PM |
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Hells bells, the only thing I didn't do was look at your ruler on the photo (by clicking on it to blow it up) Now I do it looks even bigger,
guess that must be the perspective.
I wrongly assumed since your website referred to permissible dimensions, that these meant physical dimensions to fit where intended. Of course they
come straight from the company website, which also doesn't make the distinction.
Looks like an early Monday morning phone call to change to part No 88318, which I'm guessing will be small enough.
Thanks for the "observation" can I suggest you make it clear on your database that the dims are core and not overall physical dims
Thanks
John
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craig1410
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| posted on 21/2/04 at 08:59 PM |
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John,
Sorry mate and yes I'll highlight this on the database to avoid anyone making the same mistake. Radiators are usually described in terms of core
size as this is what determines cooling capacity but you wouldn't be the first not to know this. I'm sure BuyPartsBy will be able to
change the order for you.
Cheers,
Craig.
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