Radiator

[nelmo]

The GBS radiator is priced at £120 or so but a similar sized one here:

 

http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices.php?id=VW302&model=KIT%20CAR&make=KIT%20CAR

 

...is only £26. I know I shouldn't just go by money but that's a tempting saving.

 

Any opinions on why I shouldn't?

[richyb66]

It doesn't specify the core thickness - thicker core = more cooling.

 

Standard Cortina rad is 2 core, Coolman rad in 4 core (I think) so has much better cooling capacity (more surface area and water capacity), and obviously dearer to make.

[theduck]

Depends on what setup you are using it for. A lot of people use a polo radiator as it is cheap but tried and tested on Seven type cars.

[Guest Ian & Carole]

+1 for the polo rad and fan, had one in mine for 8 years with out any issues including 40 degree heat in France in 2010.

[knights_templar]

The one in your link is an aftermarket for a small VW.

 

As they are cheap, they are used, but weather they are up to the job on a Zetec Zero, I have no idea. As Richy depth is also important, as is air flow, and heat transfer.

 

I would find someone who has one fitted to a Zero, and can vouch for the fact they will keep a Zetec in its 94 to 98 band without trouble.

 

The Vdub type rads have plastic ends, remember cooling is one thing, but you have to mount it on the zero rad mounts, or mod, and fit a fan, although there appears to be some captive bolts, that could maybe be used.

Edited December 8, 2015 by knights_templar

[Guest ali2992]

anyone have any experience of running a polo fan with mx5 engines? i currently have one in, but i have been looking at getting an aluminium coolex one as the polo one just looks miniscule for the size of the engine.

[Bob Tucker]

 

 

including 40 degree heat in France in 2010

Was that the Classic? If so I remember that one well.....not the best camping experience,

but still a grand event. My Coolman also coped well with a tuned Redtop.

[Bob Tucker]

Hi Nelmo

Seeing as you're a club member, I have a (used) Cortina rad, and

a new Nissens Polo rad (but no fan) if you want to use them for trial fitting or final use.

You are welcome to either or both, no charge, but collection from Orpington only.

If you want more info just PM me.

[nelmo]

Hi Nelmo

Seeing as you're a club member, I have a (used) Cortina rad, and

a new Nissens Polo rad (but no fan) if you want to use them for trial fitting or final use.

You are welcome to either or both, no charge, but collection from Orpington only.

If you want more info just PM me.

 

Damn, that's good of you - sending PM.

[johnhetherington]

Just one of the many wonderful things about this club

 

 

http://www.johnskitcar.com

 

 

 

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Was that the Classic? If so I remember that one well.....not the best camping experience,

but still a grand event. My Coolman also coped well with a tuned Redtop.

Yes Bob indeed it was.

Carole suffered heat stroke for the 1st 2 days.

[speedtripledan]

I run a vw golf rad on my stylus, same as polo just a little wider. It more than cools my zetec.

[Bob Tucker]

Carole suffered heat stroke for the 1st 2 days.

The fur stole & elegant hat cant have helped, but they certainly looked the part

 

[Bob Tucker]

Well the brain cell failed yet again.

I checked my old messages.

Turns out I already passed on the rad early last year.

Sorry Nelmo.

[nelmo]

Well the brain cell failed yet again.

I checked my old messages.

Turns out I already passed on the rad early last year.

Sorry Nelmo.

 

No problems - the thought was there...