Radiator availability or rather lack of !!!

[CycleSi]

This is not an advert; just an appreciation of good customer service:

Recently I tried to buy a new radiator for my R300K S3 and, as usual, Caterham were out of stock and so were Demon Tweeks & Radtec. Faced with being unable to drive my car I got lucky when I went to Stoneleigh and met Steve Parker from Coolex Heat Transfer - 0115 942 3344 www.coolexperts.co.uk

I sent him my old leaking rad and from that he made me a far superior rad within a few days and got me back on the road. They have now decided to produce them as an on-going part due to the lack of choice/availability. He has sent me this:

"We are building some radiators as we speak and will be offer the following to the forum members:
Exchange recored radiator £190.00 inclusive. plus deposit for old radiator £25.00 refunded on return.
Brand new welded radiator (same as yours) £225.00 inclusive less refund of £15.00 for old radiator if returned. Etch primed and painted black £15.00. Shipping to UK lowland £15.00 (not highland or islands)."

Edited by CycleSi on Monday 1st June 19:50

[My Evil Twin]

I actually was email with them last week and he said.. "oh we are doing another caterham rad at the moment"
I asked for a photo of the one they are producing so i can compare it against mine.. as Im not 100% sure all the rads had the same pipe locations... (not being UK posting mine back isnt realy do-able)
heard nothing back.

can you post some pics of yours please??
what engine was it for.. K series?

[CycleSi]

Yes; it's a K-Series.

[one eyed mick]

Looked at coolex range at donnington kit car show awhile a go very impressive and well made I cannot quote on actual use but seem good guys to deal with

[My Evil Twin]

OK.. looks OK.. and as far as I know.. the VX 16v and the K share the same rad... at least the same part number in caterhams web shop