Wedge Radiator's

[rev-erend]

Has anyone replaced the Radiator in a Wedge.

I've done one on a 400SE and the cost for a std recore
was about £110 about 5 years ago..

What is the cost of a 4 core or a alloy replacement.

Does alloy offer better heat dicipation or is it just
lighter.

Someone also mentioned that it would be a good idea to move the fan sensor from the stupid position at the side of the radiator to the metal top pipe - anyone
tried this.

Thanks.

Rev.

[danny hoffman]

I had my 350 re-cored with 3 rows, I think it was about £150. Absolutely no overheating probs now. My fan switch is mounted on the metal swan-neck - looks like it always has been - it's am '85 pre A frame 350i

Danny

[350matt]

Co-incidentally I've just done this job,chiefly because I was offered a free ally rad, but the advantages are: better heat conductivity - therefore better cooling for same size and lighter weight.
In my case my 'free' rad is enormous! and I had to cut parts of the sploier away to get it to fit and I'm having to blank portions of it off to achieve 80°C in normal driving.
If your're interested I have the original 4 core steel rad for sale, recently re-cored yours for 50 quid...

Matt

[rev-erend]

Matt - where are you in the country ?

Is the 4 core the standard rad or a modified one.

I know the standard rad is a 'Freight Rover or Range Rover' jobbie but I don't think it's 4 core as standard - unless someone knows different !

[350matt]

I'm in Northampton and its a standard size unit which was originally a 3 core but they managed to squeeze a 4 row in when it was re-cored about 6 months ago. It used to keep my 4 ltr lump cool enough but the ally rad was free so....

Matt

>> Edited by 350matt on Friday 14th March 23:08

[350matt]

I'm in Northampton and the rad is a standard size but fitted with a 4 core element when it was re-cored about 6 months ago. It used to keep my tuned 4 ltr cool enough.
E-mail me if your're interested

Matt

[rev-erend]

Thanks for the replies...

Rev.

[stainless_steve]

Hi
rev-erend, hows the seac doing?

steve

[rev-erend]

Matt - thanks very much for going out of your way to
drop off the radiator.

I'll be fitting it this weekend.

After all the money I've spent on the SEAC in the last month - I'm dying to get out on the road.

Stainless - the SEAC is looking better and better.

I'm had a few improvements made :

Avo adjustable shocks all round
New springs
New Power steering pump
Goodrich stainless brake hoses
Tarox fast road pads (all round)
Rear calipers reconditioned
New brake master cylinder
New fan belts
Goodrich stainless oil & fuel hoses
Full 24K service
Refurbished OZ wheels
4 * S03's

and I'm champing at the bit to get out and drive
the beast but first - I've got to fit a replacement
Rad !!

[stainless_steve]

Glad to see you are looking after the car so well, should be perfect when i get it
Hope you get a chance to use the beast soon

[rev-erend]

You mighty have to keep on looking for that 450SEAC
for a while ...!