Changing the rad
Discussion
Evening all,
As I said earlier I'm tackling the rad this week. No time like the present so the old rad is now sat on the floor in my garage looking rather sorry for itself.......
The new rad from Aaron looks great, however, it is different to the one I've just removed in that it has a threaded boss underneath the top hose. It's approximately 20mm in diameter so it's a fair size. I have no sender or a blank to screw into it.
Has anyone else had a rad like this from Aaron? Am I missing something or is it a dropped b*llock by the manufacturer?
Cheers
Ian
As I said earlier I'm tackling the rad this week. No time like the present so the old rad is now sat on the floor in my garage looking rather sorry for itself.......
The new rad from Aaron looks great, however, it is different to the one I've just removed in that it has a threaded boss underneath the top hose. It's approximately 20mm in diameter so it's a fair size. I have no sender or a blank to screw into it.
Has anyone else had a rad like this from Aaron? Am I missing something or is it a dropped b*llock by the manufacturer?
Cheers
Ian
I'm not sure where you're coming from.......
Despite the blanking plug not being in the box they have responded to the situation very quickly and a blank is in the post and will hopefully be delivered tomorrow. Hence my comment, 'another thumbs up for Aaron Rads'
I couldn't be happier with the service I've received.
Ta
Ian
Despite the blanking plug not being in the box they have responded to the situation very quickly and a blank is in the post and will hopefully be delivered tomorrow. Hence my comment, 'another thumbs up for Aaron Rads'
I couldn't be happier with the service I've received.
Ta
Ian
mk1fan said:
Customer service is not smiling and saying 'have a nice day'.
Customer service is dealing with issues promptly and efficiently.
Sounds like good customer service to me.
Customer service is dealing with issues promptly and efficiently.
Sounds like good customer service to me.
Thanks for the responses folks.
I just thought I'd check as I've read other threads where the cowls have been left off, the thinking being that this creates better airflow whilst the car is moving but as always with this type of thing there is divided opinion.
Mad Mark, you can buy 'through radiator mounting kits' which allow you to bolt the fans directly onto the surface of the rad, Pacet do such a kit I believe.
cheers
Ian
I just thought I'd check as I've read other threads where the cowls have been left off, the thinking being that this creates better airflow whilst the car is moving but as always with this type of thing there is divided opinion.
Mad Mark, you can buy 'through radiator mounting kits' which allow you to bolt the fans directly onto the surface of the rad, Pacet do such a kit I believe.
cheers
Ian
Mr Cerbera said:
Hope you don't mind the thread-jack
BUT
I want to find and replace my bottom hose.
Are there any photos/hints that you can share as to how to do this.
(ideally I'd like to do it with the rad in situ
)
Ta !
PJ
No problem at all with the thread-jack. I see no reason why you can't change the bottom hose with the rad in situ. The biggest problem you'll have is if the last person to work on it positioned the jubilee clips in such a way that you need to dislocate your wrist to get at the 7mm nuts. Be prepared for the deluge of coolant when you remove the hose, 15 litres is an awful lot BUT
I want to find and replace my bottom hose.
Are there any photos/hints that you can share as to how to do this.
(ideally I'd like to do it with the rad in situ
)Ta !
PJ
Cheers
Ian
Mad Mark said:
Ooohh I see :-) I never knew about those.
Going on your first theory which does make sense but these cars don't have an issue with being hot while in motion it's when stationary they get hot.
What is worth doing before putting the radiator back in and is often overlooked is to seal around the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and cowl. So that all the air the fan pulls through the rad comes from through the front of the car rather than pulling hot air back through from round the sides.
Foam strips for this purpose can be bought from the TVR parts store. Or B and Q sell something similar.
That's a good tip, thank you for that.Going on your first theory which does make sense but these cars don't have an issue with being hot while in motion it's when stationary they get hot.
What is worth doing before putting the radiator back in and is often overlooked is to seal around the top, bottom and sides of the radiator and cowl. So that all the air the fan pulls through the rad comes from through the front of the car rather than pulling hot air back through from round the sides.
Foam strips for this purpose can be bought from the TVR parts store. Or B and Q sell something similar.
Cheers
Ian
Mr Cerbera said:
Well that didn’t work did it ?
Perhaps if I try something a little less subtle…..
Ta !
ha ha ha get stuffed!Perhaps if I try something a little less subtle…..
Ta !
I haven't got any pics I'm afraid and as the plumbing is still out of the car I can't take one either. The hose is really easy to find though. Offside, looking down into the engine bay, right at the bottom of the rad with the hose heading towards the centre of the car at roughly a 45degree angle.
HTH
Ian
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