Talk to me about 400SE radiators..
Discussion
Having just got my car back from MOT and having all new rear brakes done, its been confirmed that my suspicion of the radiator being almost knackered is true. According to the worksheet its in 'poor' condition and it has recently started dripping a bit.
Although not a pressing issue I'm thinking about getting it replaced at some point over the next few months.
Now first off the age old question, are 400SE rads generally the same as in locations of top and bottom hose etc. Did they ever fit a different size or are they all vaguely the same.
If at all possible I would like to have a new Ali one but I'm also open to other options. I'm not is a position to be able to do the job myself so ideally I'd like a replacement part that can be fitted at the garage I use. I asked them about local re-cores but they we'rent sure of anywhere local that may be able to do it.
Although not a pressing issue I'm thinking about getting it replaced at some point over the next few months.
Now first off the age old question, are 400SE rads generally the same as in locations of top and bottom hose etc. Did they ever fit a different size or are they all vaguely the same.
If at all possible I would like to have a new Ali one but I'm also open to other options. I'm not is a position to be able to do the job myself so ideally I'd like a replacement part that can be fitted at the garage I use. I asked them about local re-cores but they we'rent sure of anywhere local that may be able to do it.
Now thats very interesting, and a Cosworth radiator in price terms would work out cheaper than a re-core of my existing one (at least in intial purchasing cost). My garage would be fitting it and they should easily be able to sort the mounting and hose changes.
I assume something like this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-RS500-Cosworth-Alloy-Ra...
I assume something like this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-RS500-Cosworth-Alloy-Ra...
wild rover said:
Just a thought is the rad leaking at the bottom n/s,i have noticed rads going there on the wedge. Speaking to a v8 mechanic,says that this was a common complaint on the SD1 and was due to the hoses hardening. May be worth considering silicone hoses.
Hiya, Its leaking on the offside somewhere. I've already got silicone hoses fitted so its definitely the rad. It was noted as in very poor condition on the mot.Quick update on this....
Due to get my car back tomorrow. Rad has been re-cored and has been fitted today. Apparantly it needed a couple of slight mods as well due to it being repaired/modified in the past, I dont have the details though.
Cost of the re-core and repairs is looking about £150, not too bad really.
I doubt I'll be able to get any decent pics, but will try once I have the car back
Due to get my car back tomorrow. Rad has been re-cored and has been fitted today. Apparantly it needed a couple of slight mods as well due to it being repaired/modified in the past, I dont have the details though.
Cost of the re-core and repairs is looking about £150, not too bad really.
I doubt I'll be able to get any decent pics, but will try once I have the car back
Picked the car up yesterday and it was indeed £150 for the recore and a modification to fit a screw in temperature sender rather than a clip in one. Removal and re-fitting was on top of that but a good job done
Very tricky to get any pics now its back in situ but will attempt to get some once its stopped raining!!
Very tricky to get any pics now its back in situ but will attempt to get some once its stopped raining!!
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