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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: warnesey333 on 02 February 2010, 09:52

Title: Top Fill Radiator
Post by: warnesey333 on 02 February 2010, 09:52

I've found this on the bay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310184014621&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1966wt_1164

I've been looking for a top fill radiator so I can get rid of the reservoir. Would this be suitable for an 8v GTi?

I am not concerned about the mounting of it, more about it's cooling ability.

Ta :)

Title: Re: Top Fill Radiator
Post by: richard s on 02 February 2010, 19:50

have a look on euro car parts gsf etc
see if they have dimensions for radiators

Title: Re: Top Fill Radiator
Post by: jasonwinslow on 07 February 2010, 22:45

I'm looking to do the same thing but on an 2.0 9A block rather than an 8v. Heard mk1 golf 1.6 rads do the job, so do BMW E30 rads (could be wrong) - I would expect the BMW option would be more up to the task though??

Title: Re: Top Fill Radiator
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 08 February 2010, 13:41

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=73905&highlight=top+fill+radiator

http://www.vwcaddy.com/showthread.php?t=36560&highlight=top+fill+rad

http://www.vwcaddy.com/showthread.php?t=31084&highlight=top+fill+radiator


Those links should be of some use! Basically you can mate a 16v radiator to the top fill section of a mk1 radiator.

Title: Re: Top Fill Radiator
Post by: jasonwinslow on 08 February 2010, 16:58

Good lad! :wink:

Title: Re: Top Fill Radiator
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 08 February 2010, 19:12

Quote from: jasonwinslow on 08 February 2010, 16:58

Good lad! :wink:

 :grin: Cheeky! I'm not much younger than you  :tongue: