New Radiator

[FrenchTVR]

Just for your information guys, my radiator split down the end tank (1987 350i). So I decided to have it re-cored, only to discover that the two local radiator specialists are no longer in business. Apparently this is because there is no money in rebuilding radiators.

I was pointed in the direction of a local Land Rover/Range Rover specialist. He looked at it and said "Early Range Rover". He had a brand new one sitting on the shelf for £125 including the dreaded VAT. This was what I was expecting to pay for a re-core.

Worth while bearing in mind if you need a radiator.

[paul gotts]

FrenchTVR said:

Just for your information guys, my radiator split down the end tank (1987 350i). So I decided to have it re-cored, only to discover that the two local radiator specialists are no longer in business. Apparently this is because there is no money in rebuilding radiators. I was pointed in the direction of a local Land Rover/Range Rover specialist. He looked at it and said "Early Range Rover". He had a brand new one sitting on the shelf for £125 including the dreaded VAT. This was what I was expecting to pay for a re-core. Worth while bearing in mind if you need a radiator.

Mick, I would bet that the bracketry and hose connections/ otter swich on the standard LR item won't be the same, as I'm pretty sure that had to be modded to suit the TVR installation. I used a company called Regal Rads in Frittenden a couple of years back for a re-core, added an extra core and replaced the pathetic otter switch retainer with a proper screw in boss. Steve King is the owner (one man outfit) on 01580 852100. Sure he does repairs as well. The extra core was well worth it, to cope with the extra heat mine is producing. Coped fine in 85 deg. heat on a track day in Belgium.

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paul gotts said:

Mick, I would bet that the bracketry and hose connections/ otter swich on the standard LR item won't be the same, as I'm pretty sure that had to be modded to suit the TVR installation. I used a company called Regal Rads in Frittenden a couple of years back for a re-core, added an extra core and replaced the pathetic otter switch retainer with a proper screw in boss. Steve King is the owner (one man outfit) on 01580 852100. Sure he does repairs as well. The extra core was well worth it, to cope with the extra heat mine is producing. Coped fine in 85 deg. heat on a track day in Belgium.

Relax French is correct. The only variations are the otter switch which is best moved anyway and the small dia overflow pipe which needs to be bent and extended.