gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member
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Metro radiator unobtainiumgezzard
@gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member 69
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Jun 20, 2024 11:24:09 GMT
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So the fins on my rad are crumbling to dust, and the cars temp guage sits higher than halfway, so time for a new one I think. Only problem is finding one! ![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/gezzard/f2317d1c5472.jpg) This is the rear of it which isn't as bad, now like I say finding one is near impossible, so my.question is, if I find one from a different car in a similar size 500x270ish would there be any issues? I found a few part numbers cross referenced here ![](https://img.retro-rides.org/i/v/gezzard/cc68e06aeec0.jpg) Original part number is ADU9098.
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Jun 20, 2024 12:25:28 GMT
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Can you not get yours rebuilt?
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1988 Mercedes w124 superturbo diesel 508hp 1996 Mercedes s124 e300 diesel wagon 1990 BMW E30 V8 M60 powered! 1999 BMW E46 323ci project car
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gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 631
Club RR Member Number: 69
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Metro radiator unobtainiumgezzard
@gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member 69
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Jun 20, 2024 12:55:49 GMT
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Don't know, the end tanks are plastic, not sure if that would matter.
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Jun 20, 2024 14:30:03 GMT
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have you tried the apps like autodoc ?
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jimi
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Jun 20, 2024 16:13:52 GMT
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Finished but might be worth contacting them, ad gives the dimensions and a load of cross reference numbers also a list of metro's it fits www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404645634940
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Last Edit: Jun 20, 2024 16:18:26 GMT by jimi
Black is not a colour ! .... Its the absence of colour![](https://jlawson.co.uk/images/Jimisig04.jpg)
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gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 631
Club RR Member Number: 69
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Metro radiator unobtainiumgezzard
@gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member 69
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Jun 20, 2024 16:24:20 GMT
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I tried autodoc, and they have several listed, but all out of stock.
I've just messaged the eBay seller, so fingers crossed.
Thanks for the replies chaps.
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Jun 20, 2024 18:56:13 GMT
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is it a rover car or a austin car?
looks like a rover rad, or my r100 rad. You can get a mgf one to fit, and they arnt that expensive, just a bit of fiddling. I did it on mine.
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gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 631
Club RR Member Number: 69
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Metro radiator unobtainiumgezzard
@gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member 69
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Jun 20, 2024 20:05:48 GMT
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It's an Austin/Rover, this is it The MGF ones look similar, and there's one for a Maestro that looks like it too. Again, thanks for the replies.
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If all else fails you could always get an aluminium one made. I had one done for my Sportshatch by a company in Cannock, it was fairly expensive but not much more than I was quoted for re-coring the original.
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Jun 21, 2024 12:12:40 GMT
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Try mini and metro center Warrington I sold them one about a month ago new 01925 444303
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Jun 21, 2024 14:50:47 GMT
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i tried that part number and it came up austin maxi ?
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Jun 21, 2024 20:27:21 GMT
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The Midas uses a Metro rad, and a lot of club members have switched to an MGF rad because it's easy to find and plentiful.
Mk1 Midases also used an Allegro rad, but I will be amazed if you find a usable one!
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gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 631
Club RR Member Number: 69
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Metro radiator unobtainiumgezzard
@gezzard
Club Retro Rides Member 69
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Aug 28, 2024 17:49:50 GMT
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So after a lot of looking, I found that MK 1 Fiesta radiators are roughly the same size, a small bit of altering the Metro plumbing and filing of the top metal bit and it fits. Self tapping screws were used to attach the existing fan, and an in-line fan sensor was plumbed into the top hose. New thermostat and sandwich plate gaskets and it's all back together with no leaks! MOT next....
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