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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: kempie on 26 June 2012, 14:36

Title: radiators
Post by: kempie on 26 June 2012, 14:36

hey guys i have a 1.6 AAE and i think the radiator is on its last legs,
the question is if i get a double fan set up and all that jazz, am i going to have problems or is it going to be plug and play ??
thanks

Title: Re: radiators
Post by: Khare on 26 June 2012, 17:06

Why go through all the hassle of buying a more expensive setup if it's going to be of no benefit?

The system it currently has is more than enough to cool it. You could look at possibly a 16v/vr6 radiator which has more cores. Not sure if the bolt holes are the same though.

Title: Re: radiators
Post by: Gavv8 on 26 June 2012, 20:22

Quote from: Khare on 26 June 2012, 17:06

Why go through all the hassle of buying a more expensive setup if it's going to be of no benefit?

The system it currently has is more than enough to cool it. You could look at possibly a 16v/vr6 radiator which has more cores. Not sure if the bolt holes are the same though.

Would you not then run the risk of overcooling and the resultant increase in fuel consumption?

Title: Re: radiators
Post by: Khare on 26 June 2012, 20:37

No because the thermostat will control it.

Title: Re: radiators
Post by: Gavv8 on 26 June 2012, 20:45

Fair enough but i think it would be better to fit the correct replacement for the car.

Title: Re: radiators
Post by: Wayne on 26 June 2012, 20:51

Quote from: Gavv8 on 26 June 2012, 20:45

Fair enough but i think it would be better to fit the correct replacement for the car.

Agreed, it does not need the extra cooling

Title: Re: radiators
Post by: kempie on 27 June 2012, 17:52

thanks guys i honistly dont have a clue on cooling thats why i asked and again thanks :)