I am getting back to building my MK Locost and looking at radiators. I bought a Polo one ages ago, and had a look at mounting it, and find that the in and out pipes basically hit the chassis!

Maybe I have the wrong Polo rad?

Any suggestions as to what might be the best option? Engine is crossflow Ford.

Ta

Colin

Normal problem, you need to make up/use a pipe with an 90 bend to get over the chassis. A search should provide some photos, other makes have the same issue.

For example:

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=190944

Dan

[Edited on 21/7/16 by Bluemoon]

Just for info the rad I have has a core of 380 X 320. And was listed for a 1 litre 83-90.

Looks too small to me!

Colin

Not an MK, but I bought the larger golf rad and raised it up to miss the strikers lower rail.


Details of rad are :
Golf/Vento 1.4.16 91-98
430x320mm
VW334E
VW Ref: 6N0.121.253 A / B

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Originally posted by nilocp
Just for info the rad I have has a core of 380 X 320. And was listed for a 1 litre 83-90.

Looks too small to me!

Colin

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Clio rads have an angled bottom hose connector, they fit well.
This is mine.

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I like that! What is the size and / or part number please.

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Originally posted by nilocp
I like that! What is the size and / or part number please.

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Originally posted by 40inches

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Originally posted by nilocp
I like that! What is the size and / or part number please.

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This one http://www.aaronradiator.co.uk/products/Radiator_Renault_Clio_Mk1_91_98_1_2i_2RT180-8088-1319.html

I think I paid £25 for mine, but that was 16 years ago

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