MGB Radiator
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Andrew Vigor
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MGB Radiator
The radiator on my MGB is coming to the end of its useful life. I'd rather get it re-cored than buy a new one. Can anyone recommend a radiator repairer? I live in North West London.
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Vic Butler
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Re: MGB Radiator
Evening Andrew.
A recore will probably be about the same cost as a new radiator but you will have your own one back and not risk getting an inferior new one.
However, make sure the company is reputable and won't be ripping you off.
. Vic Butler
A recore will probably be about the same cost as a new radiator but you will have your own one back and not risk getting an inferior new one.
However, make sure the company is reputable and won't be ripping you off.
. Vic Butler
1977 Stage 2 MGB GT
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
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George Wilder
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Re: MGB Radiator
Andrew
A couple of years ago I had the same problem for my 65 roadster.
Ordered a new one didn't fit the shroud - the holes just did not line up and it did not have the all important drain tap.
Mine went to Colchester Radiators in surprise surprise Colchester. The recore cost about the same as new one but it fitted!
I would suggest that in North West / West London there are other local radiator specialists (see what google suggest) and for cost use the price of a new one as a guide.
George
A couple of years ago I had the same problem for my 65 roadster.
Ordered a new one didn't fit the shroud - the holes just did not line up and it did not have the all important drain tap.
Mine went to Colchester Radiators in surprise surprise Colchester. The recore cost about the same as new one but it fitted!
I would suggest that in North West / West London there are other local radiator specialists (see what google suggest) and for cost use the price of a new one as a guide.
George
George Wilder
1965 MG MGB Mk1
1995 MG RV8
2005 MG TF 135
1959 BSA D7 Bantam
1965 MG MGB Mk1
1995 MG RV8
2005 MG TF 135
1959 BSA D7 Bantam
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Vic Butler
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Re: MGB Radiator
Afternoon Andrew.
If you've not found a radiator repairer yet, a contributor to Practical Classics had a 1972 Mercedes V8 radiator recored at Aaron Radiator Co. Ltd tel 0203 327 1010, aaronradiator.co.uk.
. Vic Butler
If you've not found a radiator repairer yet, a contributor to Practical Classics had a 1972 Mercedes V8 radiator recored at Aaron Radiator Co. Ltd tel 0203 327 1010, aaronradiator.co.uk.
. Vic Butler
1977 Stage 2 MGB GT
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine
1975 SWB Series 3 Land Rover with a later 2.5 petrol engine