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| Author: | clip [ Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Current best radiator |
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! |
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| Author: | 68+86auto [ Thu Oct 13, 2022 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
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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| Author: | TDS76 [ Thu Oct 13, 2022 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
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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| Author: | clip [ Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
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? |
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| Author: | Steam [ Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
I still think the best option is a new core using the original tanks. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Thu Oct 13, 2022 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
Steam wrote: I still think the best option is a new core using the original tanks. 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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| Author: | i got a mini [ Fri Oct 14, 2022 6:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
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 |
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| Author: | cooperess [ Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
i got a mini wrote: 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. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sat Oct 15, 2022 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
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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| Author: | i got a mini [ Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
cooperess wrote: i got a mini wrote: 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. Haha yes completely forgot have fixed 
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| Author: | HistoricRacingS [ Sat Nov 05, 2022 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
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? |
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| Author: | ausdino [ Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
HistoricRacingS wrote: 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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| Author: | cooperess [ Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
ausdino wrote: HistoricRacingS wrote: Does anyone have a re-conditioner in Melbourne that they would recommend? Ditto: except a radiator re-conditioner on the Brisbane northside? Ditto: except a radiator re-conditioner in Newcastle NSW? |
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| Author: | slide [ Sun Nov 06, 2022 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
I have a 1275 California Moke radiator in mine and it cools well. |
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| Author: | s-c1293 [ Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Current best radiator |
HistoricRacingS wrote: 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? 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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