genneton4 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Winter jobs !! Calling on crossflow club people again for a bit of guidance. Had a very very slight weep on my original copper rad. Bought an ally one off ebay - fitted good - looked great ... until I tried to put the nose cone on .. it wouldn't fit. Money refunded hopefully. But ..... Should I get the old one fixed ? A couple of firms here in Notts have said they don't recore anymore - just new stuff because they can't get the cores ?!?. Were these rads built for Caterham (1990) ?? or are they off something else (Reliant Robin, old school stuff !!) ?? Help. I can't really afford £250 plus for a rad. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregory Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Way back in 2005 I used J & J Radiators in Coventry to repair a Caterham radiator. A quick Google has confirmed they still exist, but at a different address.Details are: J & J Radiators, 48 Days Lane, Coventry, CV1 5LE. T: 02476 226263 Website: http://j-j.jjradiators.co.uk/homeHTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I think I have a copper one or two on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyedbiker Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Andy Sharp near Chesterfield made a lovely high capacity ali one for me for about £200 (I think), PM if you'd like me to put you in touch.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooty Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Sorry double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooty Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Plenty of places you can get a repair. Problem is that when the repair soldering is done the metallurgy of solder onto deteriorated metal will only last a short while. I wint through this when I had the original core replaced with a 3 layer core. Improved for a couple of years but then replaced from Radtec. Suggest you try a can of radweld which should control most weeps while you save up for a decent replacement.Speak to either of the Darrens at Radtec ( top blokes) and you can normally get from stock a new rad and 11" fan for £250 . Bigger fan has certainly helped keep my xf temps more stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooty Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Plenty of places you can get a repair. Problem is that when the repair soldering is done the metallurgy of solder onto deteriorated metal will only last a short while. I wint through this when I had the original core replaced with a 3 layer core. Improved for a couple of years but then replaced from Radtec. Suggest you try a can of radweld which should control most weeps while you save up for a decent replacement.Speak to either of the Darrens at Radtec ( top blokes) and you can normally get from stock a new rad and 11" fan for £250 . Bigger fan has certainly helped keep my xf temps more stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randybugger Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I’ve got an Ally one in my crossflow, fits no problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randybugger Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virden Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I echo the above re repairs, you have to be very lucky to get one to last, also I am wary of Radweld as I am told it can cause sludge build up in the smaller heater core. I have alloy replacement in my 96 S3 and it fitted straight on with room to spare, I think I bought it from Redline.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 If you want a cheap repair, I'm running my Sigma engined car with a Polo radiator that cost £28 from Ebay like this:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-RADIATOR-VOLKSWAGEN-POLO-1-0-PETROL-1983-TO-1990-KIT-CAR-380mm-CORE/282665235439?fits=Model%3APolo+Classic&epid=13015445943&hash=item41d02933ef:g:Q88AAOSwSrNZ8ZLK:rk:3:pf:1&frcectupt=trueIt required a bit of ingenuity to fit, and new mounts, but it cools well and has lasted longer than the Caterham radiator and two replacement Radtecs. I got so fed up of failing radiators, I decided to buy the cheapest so I didn't mind replacing it every year and it's lasted five! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph45 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 randybugger, sorry to hijack the post but what make of trolley Jack is that and where could I get one from?sorry for any interruptions thanks,Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randybugger Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hi Ralphits a draper professional low entry 2 tonthink i got it from amazon but not sure, it’s a great trolley jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph45 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Thanks for that,I'm going shopping.love your car,my roots are in xf sevens from the late eighties up to about 95 when life's economics unfortunately took control and my beloved racer had to go.your car with the choice of colour,the lights ,wheels,stone guards etc looks so bang up to date it's unreal but I bet it sounds a million times better than any post xf car.Thanks again and I hope one day to meet you and drool over your car.thanks,Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randybugger Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Thanks Ralph that’s very kind. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genneton4 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 All sorted now I think.Couldn't get an exact copy done in ally from anybody including radtech. Some needed fan resiting etc!So. I have decided to go with a recore from a local company (Cooltex (£160)). I really wanted to upgrade to a lighter ally tank but when they are both full of water I guess there isn't that much difference for road use.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckpit Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I just solder mine, cheap and easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now