Auxilary radiator remove it or keep it

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  • 220bhp
    S2Forum Fiend
    • Nov 2004
    • 2578
    • Home: United Kingdom

    #1

    Auxilary radiator remove it or keep it

    Should I remove or keep the auxiliary radiator. I would like to hear your views.
  • treebirch
    S2Forum Addict
    • May 2014
    • 244
    • Home: United Kingdom Current: France

    #2
    Definitely keep it!

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    • rj scotty
      S2Forum Fiend
      • May 2006
      • 2195
      • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

      #3
      mine got removed years ago to no ill effect.

      Your choice
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      "For what you spent on that you could have brought a new car"
      BUT I DON'T WANT A NEW CAR!

      1995 S2 Avant, Volcano Black
      1982 VW Golf Mk1, primer yellow, will be finished one day, maybe.
      2003 VW T4 long nose X pack, (has become project)

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      • CoupeWannabeS2
        S2Forum Addict
        • Nov 2004
        • 403
        • Country: United Kingdom

        #4
        Mines gone, and all is well Lou.

        I figured one less place for the coolant system to leak from, and a bit of weight saving from the front of the car.

        Also made it easier to change the power steering and alternator belts recently.

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        • andyg plym
          S2Forum Freak
          • Nov 2006
          • 4646
          • Country: England

          #5
          All of my s2s have hD them removed, also makes access so much easier

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          • CoupeWannabeS2
            S2Forum Addict
            • Nov 2004
            • 403
            • Country: United Kingdom

            #6
            More comments about the Aux Rad being removed:

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            • 220bhp
              S2Forum Fiend
              • Nov 2004
              • 2578
              • Home: United Kingdom

              #7
              Thanks guys I will give it ago without the little clucker, as its weeping a little. Plus you know I like to be cool

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              • s2driveruk
                Super Moderator
                • Jul 2003
                • 12696
                • Country: England

                #8
                If the main rad is in good shape then it will be just fine...£160 inc vat and shipping for a replacement 7a hella/bear unit as just replaced it myself...
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                1992 3b S2 Coupe

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                • 220bhp
                  S2Forum Fiend
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 2578
                  • Home: United Kingdom

                  #9
                  What size bungs do I need to blank the pipes, are they 25mm

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                  • Henkjan
                    S2Forum Extremist
                    • Aug 2003
                    • 1705
                    • Country: Netherlands

                    #10
                    Originally posted by 220bhp
                    What size bungs do I need to blank the pipes, are they 25mm
                    I use a pair of these

                    maybe Rusty has some left?

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