Radiator

[Cub.]

So, the flamer decided to spit all of its coolant out last weekend via a hole in the radiator.

My question is this. I am intending at some point this year to ITB the car, and I am aware people replace the radiator with a polo one. Is it worth me doing that now, or getting a standard 172/182 radiator and fitting that, only putting a Polo one on when it gets ITBs?

 

[Harbinger]

It'll save you £100 odd by doing it now dude, plus less hassle at the time when the bodies go on.

 

[Cub.]

It'll save you £100 odd by doing it now dude, plus less hassle at the time when the bodies go on.

That is what I thought. Are there any problems caused with me fitting a Polo one now?

 

[Harbinger]

Wouldn't think so, people have run ITB's with a Polo rad for yonks and not had any issues with the rad or overheating due to the rad, that I've heard of anyway.

 

[Dan@SJM]

That you need to change and wire in a new fan, but that's about it.

 

[mark123]

You'll need a new fan and to make some mounts.

 

[Cub.]

Ok doke, I'll add it to the long list of jobs...

May need some help Mark

 

[mark123]

lol no problem mate.

I have a spare std rad if you want to tide you over, now I've fitted the polo rad.

 

[172lover]

What mk/litre polo rad is needed?

 

[Jamie86]

Are the Polo ones a smaller capacity to standard ones?

 

[Cub.]

lol no problem mate.

I have a spare std rad if you want to tide you over, now I've fitted the polo rad.

Hero. On both fronts I'll give you a shout chap, depends how much / how quickly I can source a Polo Rad and for how much. Can you PM the spec / model of Polo rad I need, if you know?

 

[Jamie86]

http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices.php?search=Se310

 

[Cub.]

http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices.php?search=Se310

Cheers dude! Has my brother in law picked his 888's up yet?

We need to catch up soon, can't wait to see you guys race next year!

 

[Jamie86]

Not yet, you going to Donny I was going to suggest taking them if you are, or if Nick has space in his car haha

 

[Cub.]

I can't do Donny now unfortunately

Its my sisters birthday (I completely forgot) and she is having a family meal I must attend. Can always meet you halfway somewhere down the M4....