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Greg_M

 posted on 5th May 06 at 18:26

quote:
Originally posted by RobHayes
quote:
Originally posted by Greg_M
if they're anything like the 1.2 16v one then your not, as the hose connections are wrong :| (i think)


yeah they are the same. will bodge something, it HAS to get to PVS:lol:


RobHayes

 posted on 4th May 06 at 22:19

quote:
Originally posted by Greg_M
im using the standard 12v one with mine:o


if they're anything like the 1.2 16v one then your not, as the hose connections are wrong :| (i think)


Ant

 posted on 4th May 06 at 21:58

not sure on the stats but you can get a fan switch that kicks in sooner, im thinking of getting one for mine

I have a std 1.4 rad and its doesnt get hot even whwn giving it some only time I seem the guage go up much is in traffic but even then the fan only cuts in at about 105 and cools it to 100 so i think a cooler fan switch is def going to be fitted


J100RSA

 posted on 4th May 06 at 21:58

i dont have a thermostat fitted runs better without but i have tb;s


stuartyhall

 posted on 4th May 06 at 21:24

what do u guys think of the cool running thermostats?


Adam_B

 posted on 4th May 06 at 14:56

mine ran shite with a cool running thermostat.


Greg_M

 posted on 4th May 06 at 14:54

quote:
Originally posted by Stoneyginger
i have standard 1.4 radiator with a cool running thermastat from autovaux


i thought about a cool thermo for mine, but was told it wasnt worth it. dunno tho:boggle:

A good read is http://www.max-boost.co.uk/max-boost/cooling.htm
most of the stuff is LET based but it still applies:thumbs:


stuartyhall

 posted on 4th May 06 at 08:52

ok well i thinkits a problem with my thermostat then!! cheers guys


Stoneyginger

 posted on 3rd May 06 at 21:38

i have standard 1.4 radiator with a cool running thermastat from autovaux


vibrio

 posted on 3rd May 06 at 20:47

the only reall problem you may find is if the car starts to over heat then the rad can't cope with the extra thermal load. but even cars with TB etc don;t seem to run badly


Greg_M

 posted on 3rd May 06 at 18:57

im using the standard 12v one with mine:o


J100RSA

 posted on 3rd May 06 at 18:55

yep as rob says 1.4/1.6 with air con is the biggest either use one of them with a top hose from a mk3 astra gsi or a standard 1.4/1.6 rad with a 1.0 12v top hose


Robin

 posted on 3rd May 06 at 17:19

1.4 16v sport with aircon one is the biggest you'll find.


and-m

 posted on 3rd May 06 at 17:18

I believe the TD one is larger but a standard 1.4 one works ok. If in doubt you could renew it to ensure its efficient. Mine started leaking and cost me £45 for a new one.


stuartyhall

 posted on 3rd May 06 at 17:00

what is the best radiator to have in my xe! and by theory a 1.4 sri radiator should keep it at normal running temp! correct?

cheers