themodifiedkid Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Here we go. Being as it is a nice day i decided to my my polished top rad pipe that i got on here via group buy. Firstly i drained the fluid down to below the pipe so when i took the old pipe of it wouldn't come gushing out. So far so good. Next i undid the pipe clips on the existing pipe, I then pull it off and fook me it pulled off half the plastic spout that comes from the radiator to allow you to clamp the pipe onto, the plastic had just rotted basically. So i tried to adapt it so i could clamp the pipe down but there is literally about 10mm to bite onto, needless to say the water poured out so looks like i need a new rad. Now to my next part does anyone no of a cheapish replacement radiator for tt auto, or does anybody have one lying around It is safe to say im really hacked off, but i suppose its lucky i came across it now rather than being miles from home a the pipe popping off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Im pretty sure ive got a manual one in the shed (will have to go check) if its any good to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Im pretty sure ive got a manual one in the shed (will have to go check) if its any good to you. How much difference is there between the manual rad and Auto rad. Cheers Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 How much difference is there between the manual rad and Auto rad. Cheers Jamie there identical except the auto rad has bulit in autobox cooler, manual rad doesnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 there identical except the auto rad has bulit in autobox cooler, manual rad doesnt. Is this easy to remedy, i done a search and saw about the auto one has built in autobox cooler, what would be needed to fix this. Do I get an after market autobox cooler, and does this have to be fitted to the rad. As you can tell im useless when it comes to engine knowledege. I can do it when told how but as I said knowledge is vast. Also can anyone recommend a half decent Alloy one, Ive seen the ASI one but does anyone recommend these. Sorry for the rookie questions:innocent: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 OMG! You have no luck mate, Try Keron or Jezz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Next i undid the pipe clips on the existing pipe, I then pull it off and fook me it pulled off half the plastic spout that comes from the radiator to allow you to clamp the pipe onto, the plastic had just rotted basically. The pipes always seem to stick very firmly to the rad even with the metal clips removed...........too late to be any help to you but I always try to break the seal by using a small screw driver around the lip of the pipe gradually and gently forcing it further down the pipe/along the rad plastic as you go around the whole joint. When you can hold the fully squashable pipe thats just off the radiator and twist it and see the pipe on the rad twist too then you should be able to remove the pipe with very little effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 The pipes always seem to stick very firmly to the rad even with the metal clips removed...........too late to be any help to you but I always try to break the seal by using a small screw driver around the lip of the pipe gradually and gently forcing it further down the pipe/along the rad plastic as you go around the whole joint. When you can hold the fully squashable pipe thats just off the radiator and twist it and see the pipe on the rad twist too then you should be able to remove the pipe with very little effort. I did manipulate it gently but it must have been on its last legs as i picked the broken pieces up and they just crumbled between my fingers. I have done extensive google searches with no luck so can anyone point me in the direction of the GOLPHER radiators that some on here have recommended:search: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Im pretty sure ive got a manual one in the shed (will have to go check) if its any good to you. OI thats mine:tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 OI thats mine:tongue: All yours Dave, i really need an auto rad:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I *MAY* have a pretty good used one, would need to look tomorrow pm, if you are interested in making a cash offer for one ring me tomorrow AM on 07971-952084 \nd I'll have a look. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 There ya go mate, mines fab and was delivered in about 2 days http://www.carcooling.co.uk/catalog/Toyota_Supra_86_99-1217-1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 There ya go mate, mines fab and was delivered in about 2 days http://www.carcooling.co.uk/catalog/Toyota_Supra_86_99-1217-1.html Cheers mate i did see these which i will probably more than likely go for, i just thought if i was going to replace my rad I would try my like at getting a reasonable price alu one for looks:cool: as well as practicality. Ideally want the golpher one that people rave about:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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