Numptysnumnuts
23-09-2012, 14:18
OK so I have read all the bits and pieces relating to replacing a radiator and heater matrix. Mine I think is running hot to the point I have a switch to bypass all stats and switch the fan on manually.
Would appear to have standard old renault rad and it needs to be replaced it doesnt leak but think its clogged up due to months of being idle. It has the oil cooloer vertically on side and I know these engines if increasing power are better suited for a seperate cooler mounted below the rad. What I would like to know the reason there are 3 different thickness rads and which is better suited. Fully aware of the bigger the cooling area the more cooling takes place but which is best suited as the bigger the radiator the more materials, liquids and hence more weight.
Also I have seen a post on here about a Golf GTI rad being fitted not knocking it but would just like to know why. Is it a space thing or do they work better than the Renault ones.
Would appear to have standard old renault rad and it needs to be replaced it doesnt leak but think its clogged up due to months of being idle. It has the oil cooloer vertically on side and I know these engines if increasing power are better suited for a seperate cooler mounted below the rad. What I would like to know the reason there are 3 different thickness rads and which is better suited. Fully aware of the bigger the cooling area the more cooling takes place but which is best suited as the bigger the radiator the more materials, liquids and hence more weight.
Also I have seen a post on here about a Golf GTI rad being fitted not knocking it but would just like to know why. Is it a space thing or do they work better than the Renault ones.