Volvo Rads Again

[MaddMart]

What model was the Ali Volvo rad from. I'm sure it was covered in DM but I can't find the article.

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[Carsreunited]

I think it was a 760 Martin. I'll have the car on the trailer if you want a picture or dimensions. I've got to replace mine though as I've been told off about it protruding below the valance. Will be moving to a Transit Rad I think.<br>
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[MaddMart]

If you can take some pics & dims that would be useful Scott. Do they have the oil cooler incorporated in them?<br>
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Do they do a good job as I'm really pi**ed off with my temp. gauge floating around the 100 -110 mark when I'm on track.<br>
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Edit: When are you thinking of changing your rad? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

<p>Martin<br>
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[MaddMart]

Can anyone tell me what issue of DM this was covered in. I've looked through a few of them but can't find the article.

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[Carsreunited]

I will do this Martin but I've got other issues that need sorting first (See CARS thread).<br>
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Cheers

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[tinweevil]

105

<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Blue, a bit tetley.<br>
1972 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/754">Spitfire IV</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> No name, in bits.<br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Little blue, nice!<br>
1973 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/755">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> VA41, seriously tetley.<br>
1980 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/864">Dolomite 1500HL</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Orange, current daily drive.</p><i></i>

[MaddMart]

That's ok Scott, I wasn't getting at you. I was just looking for the article but couldn't find it & it was p***ing me off. Thanks tinweevil, you've put me out my misery. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[Carsreunited]

No worries Martin. I knew you weren't having a go. I would have had it done if it hadn't been for this stupid brake cylinder leaking<br>
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[MaddMart]

Looking at the Volvo rad pic in DM 105 (page 16), there isn't an outlet on the top right for the small hose. Do you need this or can you just blank off the stat housing?<br>
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What are the two small outlets on the right?

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[tinweevil]

2 small holes are the oil cooler.<br>


<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Blue, a bit tetley.<br>
1972 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/754">Spitfire IV</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> No name, in bits.<br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Little blue, nice!<br>
1973 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/755">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> VA41, seriously tetley.<br>
1980 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/864">Dolomite 1500HL</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> Orange, current daily drive.</p><i></i>

[MaddMart]

Ok so I went to the scrappy & bought a rad, I had a choice of either so I went for the manual without the oil cooler. Got home & tried it in the Sprint. Fits lovely width ways, but with the bottom of the rad resting on the valance/spoiler there is about 1½" to 2" above the bonnet line. I thought these rads fitted straight in? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START : --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif ALT=":"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[SprintV8]

I thought Scott had a problem with another racer (Whinger) at Brand's something to do with the rad sticking out of the bottom of the engine bay?.<br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Found it</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
So, a mixed bag really. Someone has a had a moan about my lack of inner lights which I now have to rectify <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>along with my slightly protruding radiator</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->. Personally, I think it's a little pathetic and if they want to enforce the regs on my car then they should do it with all aspects of the regs for all competitors.

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They laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at them because they are all the same!)<br>
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[MaddMart]

Sounds like I need to cut a chunk out of the spoiler then!!!

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[Carsreunited]

Sorry Martin. Been away for a few days. I had to cut the spoiler and take away a bit of the valance.<br>
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Here's some pics.<br>
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I thought these look a good replacement if they could be sourced reasonably elsewhere.<br>
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[MaddMart]

Ah! I see, did you use the outlet half way down the RH side of the rad for the small hose to the stat housing?

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