nilocp
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| posted on 20/7/16 at 08:48 PM |
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MK Locost radiator?
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
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 21/7/16 at 06:36 AM |
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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]
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nilocp
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| posted on 21/7/16 at 10:53 AM |
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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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loggyboy
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| posted on 21/7/16 at 11:13 AM |
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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
Mistral Motorsport
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 22/7/16 at 06:26 AM |
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quote:
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
There are different sizes, and core thickness, the larger polo rad will not fit under the MK noise...
Sizes: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=29101
Dan
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40inches
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| posted on 22/7/16 at 08:02 AM |
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Clio rads have an angled bottom hose connector, they fit well.
This is mine.
 
Description
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nilocp
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| posted on 22/7/16 at 08:22 AM |
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I like that! What is the size and / or part number please.
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40inches
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| posted on 22/7/16 at 09:35 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nilocp
I like that! What is the size and / or part number please.
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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Bluemoon
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| posted on 22/7/16 at 09:48 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
quote:
Originally posted by nilocp
I like that! What is the size and / or part number please.
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
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/222191114604
£35 on ebay 
Dan
[Edited on 22/7/16 by Bluemoon]
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