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Offline PERFECT PAINT

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Loosing the header tank ???
« 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 ?


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Offline rubjonny

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Re: Loosing the header tank ???
« Reply #1 on: 17 December 2008, 11:09 »
early MK1 Golf and Scirocco had these as std :)
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Re: Loosing the header tank ???
« Reply #2 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 . .
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Offline rubjonny

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Re: Loosing the header tank ???
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Loosing the header tank ???
« Reply #4 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

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Re: Loosing the header tank ???
« Reply #5 on: 21 December 2008, 15:35 »
its an early/late thing, not big/small engine
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Re: Loosing the header tank ???
« Reply #6 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.
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