Steve Gee Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Came out to find a wet patch under the car today. Radiator seems to be punctured. Have added radweld for the short term, but where can I get a new rad from and any ideas how much it'll be? Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Toyota Rad approx £380 ( toyota Dealer) Fluidyne approx £550 HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Metcalfe Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Steve, i had a rad replaced in september last year:- Toyota OE £448.51 trade +VAT I search everywhere locally to see if i could get an after-market one or get it re-cored,but after 2 weeks of running around and empty promises i decided to get the Toyota one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Secam radiators can be sourced by Chris Wilson...they are supposed to be the nuts!! Otherwise Fluidyne are very very good better than stock anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Gee Posted February 14, 2002 Author Share Posted February 14, 2002 Thanks for the info guys. Has anyone had experience of replacing the rad? I know these things have a habit of becoming harder than they look!! Is there really that much difference in rad performance? How many degrees difference are we talking, 10-15? The stock can't be that bad can it!?!?! Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Steve, I have a fluidyne & it is a straight swap. I think Paul Whiffin gets them now, although I sourced mine from the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Quote: from Steve Gee on 8:56 am on Feb. 14, 2002[br]Thanks for the info guys. Has anyone had experience of replacing the rad? I know these things have a habit of becoming harder than they look!! Is there really that much difference in rad performance? How many degrees difference are we talking, 10-15? The stock can't be that bad can it!?!?! Thanks Steve I don't think it's a matter of the stock rad being bad, but if you can get a better one for around the same money why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Metcalfe Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 I agree, If i had the choice again now i would probably have gone for a Fluidyne because they are rumoured to be more efficient and for not alot more money! But it`s your choice and your money!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipstick Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Any one know the tech differences between these rads and stock? (Edited by Dipstick at 10:33 am on Feb. 14, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 The fluidyne is supposed to have a higher efficiency design. It works fine in mine. Do a search on fluidyne for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Sorry should also have said that the Fluidyne is all ali. The reason I changed was that my kenlowe switch failed on the electric fan kit & the stock rad plastic header turned into a grenade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 I can supply the Fluidynes for £450 + UK delivery & VAT. Go to www.whifbitz.co.uk/supracooling.htm to see a picture. Definately helped with cooling on my car, its a necessity when you do track days with an FMIC fitted. Looks the nuts as well. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Gee Posted February 15, 2002 Author Share Posted February 15, 2002 Is it a straight-forward DIY job? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Yes very easy to do although the auto rad is different to the manual rad and Fluidyne only do one to suit the manual. I'm pretty sure it will fit though as Leon has one on his auto, don't know what you have to do, I think its something to do with an rad or oil cooler built in for the gearbox??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 You need to buy a small generic radiator and hook this up for your auto box cooling alongside the fluidyne. Not that difficult really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 I've just noticed that the header is cracked slightly on mine If I go for a Fluidyne , whats the best thing to use for the auto box cooling ?? Can I use a 10 row oil cooler for example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 You could get a radiator which is more efficient than the fluidyne which could allow you to run a smaller radiator....but as efficiency goes up so does cost. I mention this as you could stack an ultra efficient rad and an ultra efficient intercooler one on top of the other. Making packaging easier reducing the weight infront of the front wheels (any weight futher forward than the front axle line is not helpful for switching direction). Just a thought..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Have you ever had an alloy rad priced up? There bloody expensive over here, don't know how Fluidyne sell them at the price they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Alex , do you have any cost effective solutions :biggrin: I definately don't want another radiator up front .... Was thinking more of a small air to air cooler in one of the side intakes i have a FMIC and don't need anything else behind the small stock air intake Is this feasible or advisable ? The Toyota option sounds the simplest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Quote: from matt on 6:43 pm on Feb. 15, 2002[br]Alex , do you have any cost effective solutions :biggrin: I can spend anyone's money!!! :biggrin: (Edited by Alex Holdroyd at 8:40 pm on Feb. 15, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Gee Posted February 23, 2002 Author Share Posted February 23, 2002 Hi Guys, New Rad ordered, not here 'til Tuesday though! Car now sits very folornly on the drive. :-( I'm going to take the rad out today. Can anyone give me any tips/advice? How many bolts, where are they, what else needs to come out??? Any advice would be most welcome. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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