Leaking Radiator

Moonunit · Post by **Moonunit** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:04 pm

HI all

Need some advice, got a 1998 LTD SFA with a 22R. Previous owner put in a new radiator but it seems it is leaking. Rather than repairing I want to replace with new. Spoke to my local CHE(Cape Heat Exchange) and they recommended building a copper radiator for around R3500.00 installed. It will be bigger and taller, and according to them much better than what I have now.

What do you guys suggest, go with the copper one or replace with aluminium? If aluminium what type? I remember reading somewhere that the BMW 740 radiator fits. Don't mind spending R3500 but want to know that it will be a permanent fix, but if I can get away with less even better.

Thanks in advance.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:31 pm

Just go for the standard alu radiator (about R900) .... It'll work as well if not better than a copper one. Witha standard radiator you can still use your existing cowl, whereas with a larger custom unit you would have to have a new cowl made up .... more $$ that they will be stinging you for!!

The guys at Toyota with the thick coke-bottle glasses and white coats would have designed a bigger radiator if it was required.

Post by **pietpetoors** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:47 pm

What engine do you have in?

We had this discussion on the Tazz thread the other day. Aluminium is better for heat transfer.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:49 pm

Need some advice, got a 1998 LTD SFA with a 22R.

It's a 22R Pieter, so no conversion that requires more cooling.

Vlak vark · Post by **Vlak vark** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:49 am

agree with Andy. I had a 4 core copper radiator in my bakkie with Kzte and had heating problems. change to standard kzte aluminium radiator for R1200 and problem was solved.

zepplin · Post by **zepplin** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:16 am

The 2.7 aluminium radiator from Gemini Spares in Brackenfell will fit straight in and will do the trick. R 900 IIRC.

Moonunit · Post by **Moonunit** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:38 am

Thanks for the feedback guys! Always a wealth of knowledge here.

Anymore input/experience always appreciated

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Mars · Post by **Mars** » Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:38 am

Replace the thermostat while the coolant is drained.

Moonunit · Post by **Moonunit** » Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:00 am

Spoke to Allen and Francois, they recommended the 2.4D radiator as it has a thicker core but it is a bolt on fit and requires no modification. Will ask Francois to change thermostat as well.

Thanks for the advice all!

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