radiators

Post by **les** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:25 pm

Which one is standard for a 1098, the single row or double row, or was one fitted standard after a certain date?

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:17 pm

I've moved this thread to the technical section.

Post by **les** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:30 pm

Ray, after moving my thread from it's original heading, which by the way was a 'general question', it does not need another post saying it has been moved, as it was by then in the heading you desired. This action will then have a possible replier seaching for another location and not finding it!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:34 pm

Not understanding your 'double row' ? I thought rads were all much of a muchness - although just recently a 'high centre' rad was pointed out to me for earlier cars I believe.

Post by **les** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:45 pm

Well in a post not so long ago you mentioned that there was no need for a 'fancy' double row radiator, so you've puzzled me!

Post by **Onne** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:40 pm

Double core is what is meant I think.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:26 am

Yes - a 'poster' asked if he needed a 'double row' radiator - and the reply was NO! There is no such thing in Minor world - however radiator manufacturers would no doubt make up such a thing if asked!

Post by **les** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:41 pm

I realize you feel that it is not needed, and that may or may not be so. However I was interested to know if the double row rads were introduced later on in production. There seem to be quite a few around, so maybe not just for those who ask.

Post by **PSL184** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:53 pm

Maybe they are made available "aftermarket" for cars with engine swops....? Certainly not needed and never used on standard cars. Quite often its a way for manufactures to make more money out of us by selling something more expensive, that we don't need, under the pretence that it's better !!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:23 pm

Not seen one in a Morrie - and certainly not a BMC part. But anything goes in aftermarket country! Considering the Mini gets by with a rad almost half the size of the Minor - you can surely see it's well cooled in standard form !

Post by **Onne** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:53 pm

The only way I can think of these, is
A; Export only (to countries with sunshine
B; (i Used to work in the radiator trade) it is very easy to match a double core up to the top and bottom tank/
I have made one for my MM.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:55 pm

There you go les- Onne will make you one !

Post by **les** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:44 pm

Not sure how we got from my original question to wanting to buy one,
Just goes to show how a story can change as it gets passed on!!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:10 pm

It just growed!