radiators

[smo17003]

There's a guy on Ebay who regularly sells brand new Spitfire/Herald wide rads at ?82.00 a time. Does using one of these -with a modified top outlet - seem like a good first try for a new rad in my S4 rebuild? My theory being if it works OK I've probably got decent cooling without going to the expense of an aluminium rad or a re-core. If it doesn't then it's only cost ?82.00 to find out. I'd probably loose the filler at the same time and go for one of Cliveyboys 'stat housing/fillers.

Mike

[cliveyboy]

Hi Mike
A full width radiator is money well spent.
The larger Triumph radiator is usually a straight swop on the Elan but sometimes on the Plus 2 the filler cap touches the bonnet.
At ?82 even if you have to get it modified should still be good value for money.
Clive

[RichardS]

Mike

Could you post the Ebay ID of the seller?

Sounds a good idea - what mods would you need to do?

Thanks

Richard

[smo17003]

The sellers ID is "948s" and the radiator is currently listed as item number 320145896010. Don't mention that it fits a Lotus as when I come to buy one the price will have doubled
I've only refered to previous threads regarding the top hose connection - someone far more knowledgeable might comment further.
He's sold quite a few of these so he must have a reasonable stock of them. No point starting a bidding war - just wait for the next one to come along.

Mike

[RichardS]

Thanks Mike

I have quite a bit to do before I get to the radiator so will not be after one for a while but will make a note of his ID for nearer the time - so if anyone bids against you now its not me!

Richard