Aluminium Radiator

[Andrew 2.8i]

and some sort of sealant that I can't remember the name of

Is that the heatsink paste?
Where did you obtain rivets small enough for the task? I had a quick look for them on Ebay, but could only find ones more suited for shipbuilding judging by the sizes!
Andrew.

[sheff]

Yeah heat sink paste.
I found a rivet at work. If you could tell me the size I'll see if I can find some more and pop some in the post to you.

Regards
Neil

[stevemarl]

Or you can use a 3mm nut & bolt, as long as the heatsink connects to the PCB it`s fine, & tbh a rivet is a bit fiddly?

[Andrew 2.8i]

Or you can use a 3mm nut & bolt, as long as the heatsink connects to the PCB it`s fine, & tbh a rivet is a bit fiddly?

Yep, great solution, thanks. As a bonus, it will be easier to replace next time. I think I'll do that when I do mine.
Andrew.

[sheff]

Or you can use a 3mm nut & bolt, as long as the heatsink connects to the PCB it`s fine, & tbh a rivet is a bit fiddly?

That's a great idea. I was a bit worried about damaging the PCB with the force of the rivet. A nut and bolt is perfect and like Andrew said easier to change next time.

Here's a link to the guide I used http://www.capriclub2000.co.uk/help-inf ... mp-gauges/

Cheers
Neil

[Hollyoak]

Hi Dave,

I think that's probably best. Good luck and let us know how you get on with the CCI rad.

Cheers
Neil

Hi, got the new rad from CCI and the quality is first class, really pleased,

Dave.

[Major_Tom]

I have an E30 radiator in the shed. Couldn't find a filler cap for it though. I got a BMW cap from the dealer... and it was the wrong thread size if I recall correctly. Eventually just stuck in a good metal top Capri radiator.

[Andrew 2.8i]

that`s a weird pic, the PCB seems to be a mirror image of mine, as though pics been flipped left to right? But it`s not.

Steve,
Just to satisfy your curiosity:


Andrew.

[Hollyoak]

Fitted new alloy rad from CCI today and it's leaking from the small over flow pipe, looks like some kind of pressed fit it's not welded, though it's rock solid, no it's not leaking from the cap or the pipe I've double checked and checked again,managed to save most of the waterless coolant otherwise I would have been sick, hopefully it's a one off as the quality looks excellent, though I didn't expect problems at that price, it's off and back in the box I'll get it sent back tomorrow, I'll let you know what the next ones like,

Dave.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Hi Dave,
Sorry to hear of the rad problems. Unfortunately, you don't seem to be having much luck with club products.
I'm interested in your decision to use waterless coolant. I don't know much about it, except that it's quite expensive, what advantages have you found over using traditional water and antifreeze?
All the best,
Andrew.

[Hollyoak]

I must be a glutton for punishment I've ordered another 107 quids worth, been waiting a week now, delivery cost £18 not impressed,
I've not really had chance to see if there's any kind of improvement yet with Evens coolant, though I wasn't having any problems anyway,though apparently the 2.8 doesn't have the best cooling, I just liked the thought that it won't boil and there's not much pressure and you don't get the corrosion, it's also in for life and if I've got this right you can reuse it you definitely can reuse the prep fluid,

Dave.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info. I've just checked on Ebay, and you can buy the required 10 litres of Evans Classic Cool for £130 from Demon Tweeks. That's all-in including delivery or collect at Argos if you prefer. I guess you won't need anymore though, if it lasts a lifetime.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Evans-Classic ... 48632c6e53
Andrew.

[Hollyoak]

Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info. I've just checked on Ebay, and you can buy the required 10 litres of Evans Classic Cool for £130 from Demon Tweeks. That's all-in including delivery or collect at Argos if you prefer. I guess you won't need anymore though, if it lasts a lifetime.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Evans-Classic ... 48632c6e53
Andrew.

No I won't need any more, that's about what I paid it's all about the same, don't forget if you ever decide to use it you also need the prep fluid,

Dave.

[martinc92]

Dave,

Apologies for not replying sooner, yes i fitted a kenlowe fan along with my ali radiator, all works sweet and quite easy to fit. By now i presume you will have your new ali rad from CCI, i am sure you won't be disappointed mate.

drop a picture on when its fitted?

cheers Mart.

[Hollyoak]

Dave,

Apologies for not replying sooner, yes i fitted a kenlowe fan along with my ali radiator, all works sweet and quite easy to fit. By now i presume you will have your new ali rad from CCI, i am sure you won't be disappointed mate.

drop a picture on when its fitted?

cheers Mart.

Yes CCI swapped it no probs and this one doesn't leak, a bit of messing about but I'm really pleased with it, just got to get my radio back and I've cracked it but that's not going so well, I'd love to post some photos but I've not got round to tackling photo bucket yet,

Dave

[Andrew 2.8i]

Yes CCI swapped it no probs

Hi Dave,
Glad you've got the rad exchanged. Just out of curiosity, as the original part supplied was faulty did CCI pay for return postage?
Andrew.

[Hollyoak]

Yes CCI swapped it no probs

Hi Dave,
Glad you've got the rad exchanged. Just out of curiosity, as the original part supplied was faulty did CCI pay for return postage?
Andrew.

Hi Andrew, As it happens I sent it back by car as I didn't want to wait another week for it ( diesels not expensive ) the guy did about 300 miles round trip,
But when I returned the pedal cover that was at my expense, in fact it cost me about £25 for the pleasure of having a look at one ( postage both ways )
I'll only buy in future if it's considerably cheaper with the discount or if it's something exclusive,
Received a bumper capping today ( caught mine on the garage door ) looks good but the blanking caps missing he's going to post it tomorrow, Also a heater decal looks very faithful to the original, I'll be changing the one I fitted a couple of weeks ago,

Dave.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Also a heater decal looks very faithful to the original, I'll be changing the one I fitted a couple of weeks ago,

Hi Dave,
For an original look, it sounds as though the CCI decal is the one to go for. Thanks for letting us know.
Andrew.

[pbar]

...heater decal looks very faithful to the original, I'll be changing the one I fitted a couple of weeks ago,

I too thought that from looking at them, thanks Dave. Out of interest please confirm if/how the illumination still looks if you get chance.

[Hollyoak]

No bother proberbly be W/E but ill let you know,

Dave,