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Time for a new radiator - which one?

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2012/12/13 23:13:54 (permalink)
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Time for a new radiator - which one?

Hi guys,
 
I'm running a tired kent 1600 in my mk2 escort. It will be replaced with a pinto one day soon. If I get the cash Im looking for something putting out around 140hp - not tooo wild.
 
Right now my radiator is cactus. A bit of stop leak kept me going for about 5 weeks. Not bad :)
 
Last time I bought a radiator it was for my 4.2l GQ Patrol - I took one off a mob on eBay called 'Nationwideradiatorsautoparts'. No fancy alloy, no extra cores - just a standard size with standard cores, copper/brass unit that slotted straight in. No matter where I am with the patrol or what im doing with it, my patrol always keeps its cool!
 
Now Im considering getting a standard 2 litre radiator off the same mob for my mk2. 2 core, copper/brass unit - either from the same supplier:
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/it...;_uhb=1#ht_2135wt_1141
 
or these guys
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/it...p;_uhb=1#ht_2811wt_956
 
they look like identical units, prices pretty much the same.
 
My question: has anyone here bought this radiator before? Any reports?? If it's up to the job, I will go for it - I am really not keen on spending double that amount for more cores or whatever if this one is up to scratch.
 
Fingers crossed 
 
Cheers!
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    Gdub
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    Re:Time for a new radiator - which one? 2012/12/14 07:48:44 (permalink)
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    Never bought one from those guys but a brand new radiator will do its job as it was intended to. It is only when they get full of crap that they stop working.
     
    If your shell is a 1600 then the 2 litre radiator wont fit without the required modification to the lower support on the front panel. the 2 litre radiator sits further forward at the bottom to accommodate the longer Pinto

    Make it go FASTER!
     
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    Re:Time for a new radiator - which one? 2012/12/14 09:03:24 (permalink)
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    Thanks Gdub!
     
    I will probably buy one of those units then.
     
    Can you hook up the 2 ltr radiator to the kent engine with the standard kent radiator hoses? there is still some life in the old girl yet! 
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