summer is about over, for anyone who has one, how did the ~$90ebay aluminium radiators hold up in the heat?

I notice there are 2 thicknesses available (40mm & 50mm) - interested in feedback on which one you're using, if you're using a 50mm, how well it fitted

50mm - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUSTIN-ROVER ... 3f1052fbda

40mm - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUSTIN-ROVER ... 415f894ee3

What summer ? , Simon .

I have used only the 40 mm ones and they are excellent cooling item. Very noticeable difference to a normal radiator. They cool much quicker and keep temp lower. Can't go past them for the price. I would be curious to try a 50 mm one too.

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DID I MENTION THAT I AM THE BEST SUPPLIER FOR MINI ELECTRICAL PARTS AND REPAIRS?
"Let us remove your "SHORTS"

been f*cking scorching this side of the mountains

any thoughts on whether the extra width would require mods to the radiator shroud?

wev`e been using them & fitting them for the last 5x summers

not one problem

they`re sweet

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

thanks Matt - 40 or 50mm?

I've been running mine for 2000 kays, 500 back in April / May and the rest since sometime November.
Can't say I've any issues with it at all, though my car runs a normal fan and a thermofan on a relatively stock 1275.

Also hasn't corroded or fallen apart, and it's even still nice and shiney.

I'll measure it when I get home.

I've not heard a bad thing about these radiators. I've had one sitting in a box ready for the next radiator I pull out for a while... Not used one yet.

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I can tell you i put these alloy rads through their paces. The only thing that killed it was a rollover.

It performed extremely well, i put it through -3C through to 48C in highway driving speeds of up to 140km/hr. I never had an issue.

As you know, most of my driving was in desert temps, at highway speeds, the only thing i would do if your driving around city is contemplate a blanking plate for the thermostat, if your on the highway this is a BAD idea.

For $95 you cant go wrong. be aware the threads are metric, and sometimes the lugs welded to the sides dont match the brackets. Other than that you cant go wrong.

Id say i did at least 20,000kms with one of these. Try highway 150km/hr for extended period in 48C with a normal RAD, your car wont like you.

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interesting stuff - they've been around a few years now and I'm curious about how they've been going

How awesome is this
I'll be testing mine out with my Moke - I'll probably have a first drive next week at some stage, and being a topless Moke, it'll only be out on the hot days. I'll certainly let you know how I get on.
With the reports on here, looks like it will be a good thing!

i got a 2 x 19 mm core , never got over 85 deg c so far

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Does anyone know where to get one for the 1275LS. eg rearward facing thermostat and heater return line....

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Alec
1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918

Has anyone painted one of these black ? It would be interesing to see how much difference it makes to the cooling ,as the black is meant to absorb more heat from the circulating coolant,whereby it can then be taken away by the action of the airflow through the fins