Pabs Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hey all, Yeh I know, it's been covered a lot of times, but there seems to be a lot of different answers over a large-ish period of time, so wanted a more recent answer if possible. My Auto TT radiator has a tiny leak in it, which obviously is going to get worse. I need to replace it, but Toyota want a lot of money for a genuine one. I hear the names Golpher, PWR, Fluidyne, ASI etc appear, but am a bit lost as to which one is worth putting on the car. One thing to note is I plan on an auto-manual conversion in the future - but don't think this will make any difference in rad choice as if I get one with integrated auto-cooler then this will just be redundant when I convert - this won't have a negative effect will it? I don't see the point of buying external auto-cooler as I'd need to sell this when I go manual. Unless this would be a better option? Oh, I'm also BPU - but don't think that matters too much either. So folks - what is recommended for a replacement rad - to suit my car - and how much am I looking at for it? If you've got links to information I'd appreciate it too. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I have a special offer on rads at the moment and have just 2 TT ones left. High density core, total stock replacement EVERYTHING fits as stock, no gotchas, mods, clearance issues, different caps needed, et cetera. Have TT ones in stock, and N/A ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Tell me more Chris - in fact I'll PM you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 ok - probably going to go for the CW rad option..... I need to identify the rad in my car (core) so I know which one I need from him though. Still open to other recommendations tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Golpher FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 more info please mate - price/source - auto cooler built-in? Somehow I doubt it's as good as CW's rads, but still interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 EDIT: Ignore that - I searched (again) Auto-cooler IS built-in. Just need to PM some folks and find out how much they can do them for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Anyone else using a Golpher radiator, and care to let me know how you are getting on? Daman, any pics etc? What pressure if the cap set to? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 1.1bar iirc, will check over the weekend for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Wilson Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Daman, your cooling system has a major flaw in it! Let's see who can spot it, and say why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evanshaw Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Daman, your cooling system has a major flaw in it! Let's see who can spot it, and say why Are you offering a prize Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Like wetting yourself in a dark suit, just a nice warm feeling, but no one will really notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 c'mon Chris - do tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hmmm, the only thing I would say is the exposed air filter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Daman, your cooling system has a major flaw in it! Let's see who can spot it, and say why Err, Over flow pipe on the expansion bottle lid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Err, Over flow pipe on the expansion bottle lid? I thought the overflow from the rad, but it goes neatly under the battery area up to the bottle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I have seen others that have another one that comes out of the lid and then, well to the floor. Shouldnt matter thou........should is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 he's not talking about the high-pressure rad cap that comes with ally rads is he? That would stress the rest of the cooling system... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 he's not talking about the high-pressure rad cap that comes with ally rads is he? That would stress the rest of the cooling system... Could be, but then alot of people run 1.1+ BAR rad caps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 he's not talking about the high-pressure rad cap that comes with ally rads is he? That would stress the rest of the cooling system... Blowing the heater matrix probably. £1000 job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Could be, but then alot of people run 1.1+ BAR rad caps? Yup - and a lot of people blow heater matrix's Trust me, I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Yup - and a lot of people blow heater matrix's Trust me, I know Tick, it was the final icing on the NA's matrix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 So why do these new rads come with higher pressure rad caps? Any real reason for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 No, no one has it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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