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Gaz
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23rd Sep 07 at 15:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Whats the better radiator to use on an XE?


[Edited on 24-09-2007 by Gaz]
Ste L
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23rd Sep 07 at 15:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.6 as it fit's properly

i'll be using my 1.2 on mine, as it's more than up to the job for a daily driver

[Edited on 23-09-2007 by Ste L]
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1.6 aircon rad
Gaz
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23rd Sep 07 at 15:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
even if i dont have aircon?

Sorry - i dont understand how the radiator works IE Bigger or more capacity etc etc
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the radiator from a1.6 model with aircon is bigger (wider) than a 1.6 without aircon. i THINK you can then use a mk3 astra gsi top coolant hose
Gaz
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I have the hose's, They are either off a 1.5td or the calibra - going into a 1.5td rad.

I need to pick up a rad tomorrow as mine is leaking.

should the pipes fitanyway?
SportBoy
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who ever told you to use the diesel rad is talking out their arse , outlets are in the wrong place on the diesel rads ...
Gaz
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its what Adam_b ran when he had the engine plus , i have heard a few people say they use them
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ive seen them used but why they do it is beyond me .. more work for prettymuch nob all gain
Gaz
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so revert back to a 1.6 Rad, and buy new pipes?

apart from the MK3 suggestion above - any one know any other pipes that work? would 1.6 pipes work?
RobHayes
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1.6 pipe from header tank to rad, 1.6 pipe from rad to coolant galery (pass. side) 1.0 12v top hose (iirc)
Gaz
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thank you - im off to "JustVauxhalls" tomorrow morning with the car so i could just mix and match from him i guess..
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Mine uses the 1.6 rad and runs pretty cool!

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quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
Mine uses the 1.6 rad and runs pretty cool!


car looks great mate in the garage
DAZ1985
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1600 rad used it on the xe and the let never had a problem. it fits its not a bodge and it works
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
Mine uses the 1.6 rad and runs pretty cool!


car looks great mate in the garage


Cheers, rather liking yours too

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23rd Sep 07 at 18:03   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I ordered a 1.4 8v rad for mine.

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quote:
Originally posted by DAZ1985
1600 rad used it on the xe and the let never had a problem. it fits its not a bodge and it works


lol
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ive got a 1.4 8v rad on mine but im changin it to a cutom ally rad soon
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How about the one from Regal specificly made for 2.0 conversions?
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23rd Sep 07 at 21:34   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i hear the air con rad is best
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i have one for sale outta a mk3 astra if anyone is interested
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What about a stelrad twin core maybe a 500x600DP & a nice chrome low running thermostat to keep it running just nice & cosy?
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i always wonder about them cool running thermostats.
Gaz
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thanks for the replys guys, i need one for this afternoon - so a 1.6 airon rad it is then - what pipes should i use?
"the radiator from a1.6 model with aircon is bigger (wider) than a 1.6 without aircon. i THINK you can then use a mk3 astra gsi top coolant hose "

1.6 pipe from header tank to rad, 1.6 pipe from rad to coolant galery (pass. side) 1.0 12v top hose (iirc)

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