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tom hill
22nd January 2011, 07:20 PM
Getting close to needing a radiator. I am using a 2.0 litre pinto and thought I would ask for recomendations for a good radiator that is also easy to plumb in.

Any recomendations?:)

HandyAndy
22nd January 2011, 07:27 PM
Hi Tom, welcome to the forum :)

I,m using the Polo rad for my build, tho I believe the Clio rad is also very popular, Ash G used a Clio rad on his car, have a look at his build blog photos to give you some info as he used a Pinto too.

hope this helps.

cheers
andy

mark
22nd January 2011, 07:39 PM
I too used a clio rad but the top outlet is angled at about 45 degrees so you have to fit the rad at a slight angle to ensure the hose fits ok

alga
22nd January 2011, 11:54 PM
Another option is the VW Polo 1.0 85-90 rad with 380x320x34 core. VW part no 867 121 253D/E. http://www.adrad.co.uk/redesign/prices.php?id=VW302&model=VOLKSWAGEN&make=POLO

dogwood
23rd January 2011, 08:22 AM
I used a Polo rad as well
Worked fine with my 2.0l Pinto


David

flyerncle
23rd January 2011, 11:03 AM
Clio diesel is slightly larger and more capacity.

tom hill
26th January 2011, 07:52 PM
Thanks guys

Sounds like a toss up with the Polo rad slightly in front because it is easier to install.

Probaly go with the first good one I find down my local scrappy!
:)

carlknight1982
26th January 2011, 09:08 PM
Any chance dogwood you could post some pics of your pipe work ;)