Radiator info needed please.

[wee man]

Hi Chaps,

I have had the radiator re-cored and is waiting to go back in, but I need two rubber bits:

One is the rubber bung/plug that goes with the temp switch on the side of the rad.

The other is the rubber washer that goes with the bleed screw on top of the rad.

Any idea where I can get these rubbers or from what vehicle came the rad.

Mine is an 1987 Series 2 350i.

Thanks in advance o' wise ones.

Simon.

Edited by wee man on Friday 2nd May 17:04

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

buy a bike innertube and just make some.

[Gandalf]

Simon FWIW I heard that the rad may be a mofified version of an LDV 3.5t but I`ve no idea where you can get bungs but Leighs idea seems feasible.
Good luck with it anyway.
PS Sample shirt will be with me next week so prepare to go live!

[jmorgan]

When I still had my 'ole the local serc had one that fitted when I took it off for a quote. Of the shelf.

[pwd95]

Local rad place in Swansea told me mine was a modified Range Rover job.

[JR]

Just weld the hole up, you can't reach it properly anyway. Put the Otter switch in the swan neck.

[AM400]

You might want to have a look at this thread:
http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=5&f=12&t=502756 

[jmorgan]

^^

Or revotech. I found the otter a right pain when the clip slipped. Then the switch fell out. So I fished around the side for the rubber and saw it was still in the hole. AH! GOTCHA! nope, keplonk, nudged the thing and it dropped in the side tank so had to get the rad out to get the rubber to put back in the hole for the switch for the slipped clip. Then thought thare has to be a better way so bought the in line and had the hole sealed up.

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

pwd95 said:

Local rad place in Swansea told me mine was a modified Range Rover job.

Yes they are midified classic RR. the mod is the otter switch.

[tempus]

Intermotor or commercial ignition at your local motorfactors,take your old switch as a sample.Tempus

[JR]

TVRleigh_BBWR said:

pwd95 said:

Local rad place in Swansea told me mine was a modified Range Rover job.

Yes they are midified classic RR. the mod is the otter switch.

and the bend through 90 degrees of the bleed pipe (approx 8mm dia) at the top.

[BadRedWedge]

Have you got sorted Simon ??

[wee man]

Update.

Cannot find a washer for the bleed screw? But its just a flat washer so I can always cut one out of something?

I did find a new rubber boss/bung/plug/sleeve thingy for the temp sender. Promise not to tell any one but it came from a Rover 200! Ouch!

When I had the radiator re-cored I went for the upgraded option (typical wedger). Its much thicker than the origional so hopefully better cooling. Though it was never a big problem before it can't do any harm.

I am also flushing out the water system and having a new thermostat. Anything else anyone cares to suggest I do while I'm at it?

Wee man.
So hopefully I will soon be able to enjoy some of this weather.

[jmorgan]

Heater bleed valve if its an issue? Around £2.50 for the bits. Sits in the highest point of the system as it passes through the bulkhead. Not sur is its an issue with all cars.

[rev-erend]

wee man said:

Update.

Cannot find a washer for the bleed screw? But its just a flat washer so I can always cut one out of something?

I did find a new rubber boss/bung/plug/sleeve thingy for the temp sender. Promise not to tell any one but it came from a Rover 200! Ouch!

When I had the radiator re-cored I went for the upgraded option (typical wedger). Its much thicker than the origional so hopefully better cooling. Though it was never a big problem before it can't do any harm.

I am also flushing out the water system and having a new thermostat. Anything else anyone cares to suggest I do while I'm at it?

Wee man.
So hopefully I will soon be able to enjoy some of this weather.

And you have some of the best roads in the country near-by to enjoy your car with !