This old chestnut - ZS180 Radiators

[mattyprice4004]

I know there's a few threads from years ago kicking about, however I wondered what my current options are.
I've got a very minor leak from the radiator on my 180 - I don't think it's the end tanks, the core itself is pretty corroded.

I notice there's a 45 V6 radiator on eBay - I know they're different, but for £50 part of me really wants to see if I can get it to fit, but parts of me says do it properly.

So, what are my options? £330 from Rimmers is the price to beat.

[ZS]

TBH I can't even give the radiator I have in the garage away... noone wants a second hand rad, even if it was in perfect condition when it was taken off the car! (Car was one I stripped for parts, Rad has been stored in my garage ever since)

If you want it, come get it (so it will cost you the price of fuel) - I seem to remember that someone said they wanted it a while back but never showed up to collect

[petet16]

Rimmers have a price, but can't supply them, or at least they couldn't the last time I checked, so 2 options really, take up the offer by ZS above, or get your old rad recored by a local rad specialist, the fact that none of the after market rad suppliers have offered 180 rads suggests there is a very limited demand for them

[mattyprice4004]

Originally Posted by ZS

TBH I can't even give the radiator I have in the garage away... noone wants a second hand rad, even if it was in perfect condition when it was taken off the car! (Car was one I stripped for parts, Rad has been stored in my garage ever since)

If you want it, come get it (so it will cost you the price of fuel) - I seem to remember that someone said they wanted it a while back but never showed up to collect

I would love to, however I'm 300 miles away from you in sunny Southport - I'll definitely drop you a line if I'm ever down your way (and throw some beer tokens your way, of course!)

I don't know how confident you are with couriers, but I'd happily pay for the radiator, packing materials and your time to post.

Originally Posted by petet16

Rimmers have a price, but can't supply them, or at least they couldn't the last time I checked, so 2 options really, take up the offer by ZS above, or get your old rad recored by a local rad specialist, the fact that none of the after market rad suppliers have offered 180 rads suggests there is a very limited demand for them

Damn, that's annoying - I've submitted them a Close Call request but don't hold out much hope.
The local guy here can't get a core in the correct size, so second hand it'll be!

[petet16]

The inability to source the correct core size is very likely another reason why after market rads are not available.

[mattyprice4004]

Originally Posted by petet16

The inability to source the correct core size is very likely another reason why after market rads are not available.

Seems so - he's been asked before and couldn't help then either, so seems an odd size. Still tempted by the 45 V6 item, I have to say - time for some measuring!

[petet16]

The only 2 showing on www.mgroverpartfinder.co.uk

http://www.mgroverpartfinder.co.uk/D...20%26browse%3d

[petet16]

I wonder who made the rads for MGR originally, I doubt they were made in house, very few car makers build their own rads, they are normally bought in from an outside supplier.

[mattyprice4004]

Originally Posted by petet16

The only 2 showing on www.mgroverpartfinder.co.uk

http://www.mgroverpartfinder.co.uk/D...20%26browse%3d

That doesn't look good..!
They do say they're ordered in at Rimmers, however I have a feeling they'll cancel the order.

[petet16]

Yeah, I noticed Rimmers say they are available to order, but as you say the order normally gets cancelled if the item doesn't show on xpart, I just checked 45 V6 rads, xpart doesn't even recognize the part number for them.