hi im gona be fitting a new alloy rad to the bug this weekend is there anything i need to know about filling? ive gone through a ebay radiator in a few months and wanted to make sure i dont wreck this one.....

 

So how did you wreck the ebay radiator.

 

i meant its got a hole and of cheap value

 

I've done an eBay rad in 25 months (4k) and now looking at aluminium rad too, how did you get on?

 

Ive been through 3 rads in 7 years, it happens. Ive tried decent branded and am now using £40 efforts from traders on ebay, touch wood, this one is lasting longer than the previous ones. I do think its just in the nature of these types of rads (alu and plastic mix) that it happens more easily.

 

3 in 7 years!!!! That's bad! Have you had a full aluminium one go?

 

Never sprung the money for a full alu one
I would bet good money it would be fine though.

 

I think that will be my next step....I've just popped one from eBay that ive done 4k in, don't think I'll be replacing it with an eBay one

 

ive got a full alloy rad now its bigger than standard and have had no probs with it atall....was probably the best and most sensible thing ive done with bug....

 

Yeah, it's going to be an ally one for me, just need to keep my eyes open for a deal