Which Radiator?

Post by **scurrient** » 03 Apr 2006 04:54 pm

Hi

I've just bought a radiator that doesn't fit. It was advertised as from a 340 but has different pipe outlets. I don't think bodging would be productive. (see pic on link).

http://www.freelancealot.co.uk/DSC_0593.JPG

Can anyone identify the radiator on the left (the one without the brown kak at the bottom)? Is it from a b200? It has volvo stamped on the top.

Before I send it back, does anyone need such a radiator? (£25)

This is a follow-on posting from the 'wanted' section. Thanks to 'Pettaw' for the tip about the jubilee clip. Yes, one was of the snap-off type, so having bought a replacement beforehand has much lessened the fuss-bother-and-itch of finding that the new radiator is the wrong type (at least I've been able to put it back in and I'm still mobile-ish) - and yes, it was an easy job!

Cracking website

Scurrient

PS. Unrelated, but sorry to hear you're having grief with the purveyors of scantily clad lady-pictures! I had similar problems with a local community site (not that I'm a prude, but there's surely a time and a place for such things), and no matter how many times I deleted the 'adverts' more seemed to be procreated - like rabbits so to speak. Eventually I tried

smf v1.05 (www.simplemachines.org)

and since (clutch wood) I havn't had one!

Post by **pettaw** » 03 Apr 2006 07:16 pm

Doesn't look like a 300 series radiator I'm afraid. Maybe Dai (Classicswede) will recognise it cos he has experience of some of the other models etc.

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Apr 2006 11:36 pm

Yes, I'd vote for it being from a 240 or something similar. I have a 240 on the drive, but I've not looked at its rad closely yet

cheers

James

Post by **scurrient** » 04 Apr 2006 03:55 am

Thanks for the replies. It remains a mystery! The seller assures it's from a 340, but accepts there's a discrepancy in the pictures. How many types of radiator do 340s have?

Found another on ebay, says it would suit a 340 1.4 or 1.7. However the pic doesn't seem to have an electrical socket!?! (which I assume to be the temp sender - it has two pins on my radiator, and three on the one I've bought that doesn't fit, but none on the ebay pic)

Reading through the site someone mentions four 340s in Looms' in Derby, so that's tomorrow's mission!

Dry miles to all

Scurrient

Post by **Chris_C** » 04 Apr 2006 12:35 pm

With the amount of hassle you are having, and I'm not sure if they have gone up, or if I mentioned this on the other thread, but GSF only charged me 40 quid when I got my late 1.4 one(so same as late 1.7 iirc) At least it's new, and mines 5 years and going currently

Post by **scurrient** » 04 Apr 2006 06:51 pm

Hmmm

Well I went to Looms in Derby, found four 300s and one had a good looking rad. Removed it, bought it, fitted it....and watched all the water wee wee out of the front. God's teeth! That's another 10 quid.

GSF you say, yes I'm going surfing for them now. 40 quid sounds lovely if it holds water.

Thanks for the tip

Andrew.

Post by **scurrient** » 04 Apr 2006 07:13 pm

I've downloaded the GSF catalogue and found the rad (546x343mm) for £72+VAT - ouch

But less blue atmosphere than finding I've fitted a leaking rad!

So big shop for little car tomorrow!

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Apr 2006 07:22 pm

There was one on ebay for £28 delivered, new.

Sorry your trip to Looms' wasn't productive. They'll take it back, if you can be bothered to make the journey. It's about as good as yards get.

cheers

James

Post by **scurrient** » 04 Apr 2006 07:37 pm

Thanks for the ebay nod, but I think you're on about the one I bought (see pic on the 'wanted' section).

They are good scrappies tis true, and they did offer to refund if it didn't work, and as GSF have a branch in Derby, so I guess I've got to cadge a lift there tomorrow and drop in at Looms again!

The job is so easy! Why oh why coudn't the radiators have been good?

Apparently the 340DL needs the V17012/5 (GSF no) or a 22211982 (volvo no) or a 9031079 (volvo alternative no) - should anyone else encounter my probs!

Right then, no car so I can't drive, so I'm going to play with my 'malty' birthday drink!

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Apr 2006 07:52 pm

There is a different type of radiator, but it looks nothing like that one. It's smaller (more square), and for an early car.

A 360 radiator will fit (and is double-depth), but won't have the temp switch location unless it was from a car with air con.

cheers

James

Post by **scurrient** » 04 Apr 2006 08:50 pm

Hi James

What you said about the 360 rad... where would the temp connectors attach to? Would I just live without temp guage? I ask cos there's one onebay for £50. And may be being a bit daft, but what does double depth mean? Twice as wide/thick?

I prefer Islay to Speyside I think! (still resherching!)

Post by **pettaw** » 04 Apr 2006 09:06 pm

Its not the temp gauge, its the thermostat for the fan and, trust me, you're gonna need a fan because without one it'll very quickly overheat the moment you hit traffic.. A 360 with aircon one will have a place too but its in a different/wrong place and therefore incompatible with a 340 one.

You need a 340 one. either a late 1.4 or any 1.7, they're identical.

Post by **scurrient** » 04 Apr 2006 09:22 pm

Yup, figured so. I've been looking at ebay again, willing pictures to match, but the missing guage was worrying. Glad to know I'm not missing a suitable rad for a cheaper price!

other rads look simmilar-ish but brown and dodgy.

Looks like it will be GSF after all. I must be mobile by Thursday!

A little water with the islay, but on its own for the speyside! Typing is slowing so perhaps I'd better decide on one or the other for the evening

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Apr 2006 09:39 pm

pettaw wrote:A 360 with aircon one will have a place too but its in a different/wrong place and therefore incompatible with a 340 one.

Oh bummer, I was under the impression that you could use a 360 AC one for a 340.

Yes, the 360 one is double row.

cheers

James

Post by **V6 Man** » 04 Apr 2006 09:50 pm

scurrient wrote:A little water with the islay, but on its own for the speyside! Typing is slowing so perhaps I'd better decide on one or the other for the evening

Depends on the Islay, Laphroaig needs lots of water, Bruichladdich none, Bunnahabbain a little as does Ardbeg.