hi everyone,
my radiator has bust.
i know i said i didnt mind doing the jobs that were required but this has cheesed me off.

the top pipe offf the radiator has sanpped in hallf.( the bit that goes into the top hose)
the radiator is stilll in good nick and i was wondering is this a replacement rad or can i replace the top section of the rad.

thanks....
a glum mahender.
happy easter everyone

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THIS IS MY 4. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE THIS ONE, BUT THIS IS MINE.
red st185, running 10 psi all gears, powerflow cat back, and air filter. oh and fab scoop splitters

If the 185 rad is the same construction as the 205 then the top tank is plastic so its not really possible to effectively repair it. I'd be surprised if someone on the DC, EC or OC forums doesn't have a spare rad they'd let you have for a nominal amount. I've got spare 205 rads but they are not suitable for the 185.

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Don
GT4DC Chairman
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205WRC JDM 269bhp @ 0.9bar
1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four Special GT 590bhp @ 1.8bar
1989 Van Diemen RF88/89 Formula Ford 1600
2008 Nissan Patrol GU 3.0L ZD30DDTi 154bhp

It maybe worth fitting a new rad rather than a secondhand unit?

If you were to replace the top tank then the lower tank and the core probably wouldn't thank you since they have seen several years service and heat cycles too...

Have you thought about the nice shiny Golpher radiator available for the 185?

I'd fit a new thermostat while you were replacing the radiator - they're only ~£15 new

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Kris
95 ST205 - slept for 10 years, now waking up...
Avensis
http://www.gtfours.co.uk
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Turbocharging - the replacement for displacement

thanks folks,
i am going to get a new thermostat kris also. i am going to follow your guide on your site.
money is a bit tight and i would like to get either new or uprated but as always the funds are minimal.
( there is always too much month left at the end of the money).
gonna ask TCB tomoro. any other suggestions or places to try wouls be appreciated.
kris do you have a link and price for the golpher rad.
thanks......

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THIS IS MY 4. THERE ARE MANY OTHERS LIKE THIS ONE, BUT THIS IS MINE.
red st185, running 10 psi all gears, powerflow cat back, and air filter. oh and fab scoop splitters

elo - if you want a half price ST185 stat & gasket I have a brand new one in box kicking around that I never fitted - Pm me if interested m8

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JP
GT4DC Treasurer

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