Just wondering what peoples experiences are of THE best current radiator? I think I put a hole in my alloy one today while replacing the water pump!

From the one I received I would not recommend the minispares super 2 core C-ARA4443 or C-ARA4442 (or any other of the same manufacturer) due to quality control/manufacturing issues.

maybe I was unlucky but it has made me say that when I next need a new radiator I won't be buying one made by the same manufacturer. I ended up buying a good condition used rover radiator.

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1986 Mayfair (998 auto), 1974 S, 1974 Van, 1972 PMG Van

Too many minis

I have the Minispares ARP1110 rad - Aluminium and looks like an original one, deals with my 1098 with HS4 & LCB/RC40. I have had no issues with it at all but whether it's the best or not I couldn't possible say.

Cheers, Paul.

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1970 Morris Mini K

Thanks guys, pressure off as after reassemble it’s not showing any signs of leaking. But it does run hot, especially in Queensland summers so still keen to sort best rad. Or maybe I need to run a small front one too?

I still think the best option is a new core using the original tanks.

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Cheers Dave.

That's what I hear from many knowledgeable Mini people who aren't distracted by the shiny surface of the alloy versions that look great but may not perform as well as the original design.

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

hey clip i live in Queensland and use my 1275ls as a daily averaging 1000kms a week to and from work i run a cheap aluminum rad off eBay and never gets hot and have used that radiator for the last 5 years no problem

Just a thought, maybe need to update your location.

I've had an aluminium eBay one in my car for 8 years or so... but I have a great collection of originals that just need cleaning. My local radiator place takes the tanks off, cleans out the tubes and puts them back together. Cheap and works..

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

Haha yes completely forgot have fixed

I put an Ebay Alloy radiator into my Group N race car. It ran so much cooler I actually took off the second small cooler. It made a big difference. Replaced radiator was fully reconditioned original.

Does anyone have a re-conditioner in Melbourne that they would recommend?

Ditto: except a radiator re-conditioner on the Brisbane northside?

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1970 Mk2 Cooper S under restoration

Ditto: except a radiator re-conditioner in Newcastle NSW?

I have a 1275 California Moke radiator in mine and it cools well.

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Slide
1965 Mini Van (1360)
1970 Mk2 Cooper S (1310)
1978 Rover SD1 V8 (4.6)
1996 Land Rover Discovery V8 (4.0)

I use Yarra Ranges Radiators in Lilydale for all of my radiators and fuel tank cleaning and sealing.

Factory 12/91-99 Beresford Rd, Lilydale VIC 3140, Phone 9735 9300

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1970 MK II Cooper 'S' Supercharged 1310 with Megajolt.
1970 MK II Cooper 'S' Original resto project (SOLD)
1962 850 Original. (Under restoration)
1973 Leyland S (My first car. Now rebuilt, so my kids can learn how to drive a real car).
VMCI # 215.