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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: PERFECT PAINT on 16 December 2008, 23:42

Title: Loosing the header tank ???
Post by: PERFECT PAINT on 16 December 2008, 23:42

 Hi ive seen alot of engine bays that have been smoothed and de cluttered , just wondering what year and type radiator it is that people use that has the expansion tank built in ? My car is a 88 GTI cab if it makes any diffference ?


 Thanks . .

Title: Re: Loosing the header tank ???
Post by: rubjonny on 17 December 2008, 11:09

early MK1 Golf and Scirocco had these as std :)

Title: Re: Loosing the header tank ???
Post by: PERFECT PAINT on 18 December 2008, 21:33

Quote from: rubjonny on 17 December 2008, 11:09

early MK1 Golf and Scirocco had these as std :)

Will that bolt straight in and work with my cowling and fan ?? Thanks mate . .

Title: Re: Loosing the header tank ???
Post by: rubjonny on 19 December 2008, 11:21

yes if you get one the same width as the old one, even if not a little modification and it'll be sorted.  rad itself is a direct drop in replacement

Title: Re: Loosing the header tank ???
Post by: Lee_dub on 21 December 2008, 00:32

Ive been told today that the smaller engined golfs had these as standard....

1.1's and 1.3's

Lee

Title: Re: Loosing the header tank ???
Post by: rubjonny on 21 December 2008, 15:35

its an early/late thing, not big/small engine

Title: Re: Loosing the header tank ???
Post by: Wayne on 13 January 2009, 13:45

I have seen a few people use a aftermarket tube / pipe with a built in filler that fits into the top hose, I believe it is made for a motorcycle.