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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Aubrey1982 on 24 May 2005, 23:30

Title: 16v conversion radiator
Post by: Aubrey1982 on 24 May 2005, 23:30

Hi i will  soon be starting my 16v conversion into my 1.1c i have a 16v donor car, but a mate of mine has asked for the rad out of it, will it fit in the mk1 as i dont want to give him mine and then end up having to buy one myself.
cheers guys.

Title: Re: 16v conversion radiator
Post by: black_cabbie on 28 May 2005, 01:19

There are 4 different radiator sizes that I know off.

430mm,525mm,630mm and 720mm. You can fit up to 630 on the MK1 easy. You might to use a smaller battery and relocate the power steering reservoir if you have any (probably not as you never got PAS in UK). The last two are utilising a dual fan setup with one motor and a belt to drive the second fan.

Other than that, any radiator will work just fine provided the system is clean and there are no leaks.