Ok, I've been looking at doing a complete cooling overhaul as my heater matrix is so blocked I have 'Cold' or 'Freezing' as my only options on the heating front
and, helpfully, the missus's dad topped my GSF Type D coolant up with some blue shit the other day
So, ignoring the previous posts about rads and trying to pin down the answer for certain, my questions are...
Which of these is the best rad to get? (Taken from edde's post in the Parts Guide section)
- VALEO RADIATOR CLIO 2.0 WILLIAMS S/S TO 203745411 £85.50 (part number 203745410)
- VALEO RADIATOR CLIO 2.0 WILLIAMS £83.64 (part number 203745411)
- RADIATOR CLIO MK1 16V £86.00 (part number R1739
Where are the top two in the list from? (I know the 3rd one is a GSF part number.)
Is the top one of the list stainless steel and the second one not, but the same design?
Is there a difference between the 16v and willy rads?
Should I get one of the aluminium rads off ebay?
And...
How urgently do I need to drain the blue shit out of my system?
Has anyone got a mint secondhand one? ;) lol
Thanks for your help, all
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12-02-2009, 14:07 #1Forum User
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Replacement radiators - which is best?
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15-02-2009, 14:21 #2Forum User
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Blue coolant - not a problem.
The 2 rads with similar part numbers - only two variants I have seen on mk1 clio rads is some have been 'black' in appearance and some 'silver'.
I have a spare MINT radiator / willy fan / shroud etc.
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16-02-2009, 10:41 #3Forum User
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Cool, cheers for the reply
I may take you up on the willy rad etc, if I can get the cash together!
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Isn't mixing type d and type c an issue though?
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I have to say, I thought it was, hence I asked!
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Type C? Whats that?
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16-02-2009, 16:29 #7Forum User
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Blue GSF stuff is.
Originally Posted by eternalife
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16-02-2009, 20:51 #8Forum User
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How does that affect TypeD coolant if mixed? Originally Posted by Wobba
Blue GSF stuff is. Originally Posted by eternalife
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16-02-2009, 20:56 #9Forum User
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To quote Dr. Paul Fritz, senior
coolants technologist for
ChevronTexaco Products Co.,
“Nothing bad will happen” when two
brand-name coolants with different
corrosion inhibitor technologies are
mixed. By this he means that no
sludge will form, there will be no
damaging chemical reactions and the
coolant will still carry heat and protect
against freezing.
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Excellent! I think I need a new rad too :(
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