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(Message started by: KeithCEng on Jan 4^th, 2016, 10:52pm)

Title: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by KeithCEng on Jan 4^th, 2016, 10:52pm

Help!

So far, I've always been able to keep my well-loved Ultima on the road since I bought her as a 2yr old in 1998. Bits have been available and replaced as necessary and I always said I'd only get rid of her if the engine blew up. The engine is sound as a bell, having only done 81000 miles with oil/filter change every 3000 miles. However, the radiator has developed a leak at the top of the matrix (it seems to be relatively small at the moment but will obviously get worse) - I have checked online with "www.fastrads.co.uk" and "www.adrad.co.uk" but neither seems to state that their versions are for the so-called "Frog-eye" Scorpio (I loathe that term!) - My local Motor Factors investigated and reckoned that they are no longer manufactured. I also spoke to a local radiator specialist who said he could re-core it if he could obtain a suitably sized matrix but when he checked (including his contacts in Germany) he had no luck either.
Do any of you good people out there have any suggestions?, otherwise I may be advertising my Scorpio on this very Website!

Cheers

KeithCEng

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jan 5^th, 2016, 7:33am

You can fit the 16v rad as many owners have done.
You need the 16v header tank or have to fit a blanking plug to 1 hose or outlet I think.
I have a new spare rad for a 16v manual car - possibly the matrix could be used to recore your old unit ?

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by Simmo on Jan 5^th, 2016, 8:36am

Keith. I had a small leak on my 16v and used the Titanium version (http://www.sylmasta.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Epoxy_Putties_23.html) to 'putty' it and it saved the day. Might be worth a try. Nothing to lose?. ;)

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by a900one on Jan 5^th, 2016, 9:45am

Have a look at this site. http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/radiator/nissens-62229_g470_a12362229.html The estate is the same as saloon but as it is a 16v one you have to blank pipes as all ready mentioned.

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by Tompion on Jan 5^th, 2016, 11:29am

on 01/05/16 at 07:33:13, Scorpio_Mike wrote:

A thread about using the 16v rad here:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=admin;action=display;num=1286379380

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by amigafan2003 on Jan 5^th, 2016, 8:53pm

on 01/05/16 at 11:29:31, Tompion wrote:

A thread about using the 16v rad here:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=admin;action=display;num=1286379380

Yup - I have a 2.3 16v rad on mine - working perfectly. ALOT easier to get hold of and ALOT cheaper.

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by ben24v on Jan 5^th, 2016, 10:10pm

My radiator is ballooning at the bottom, I'm also trying to get a replacement/repair. The 16v type and header tank maybe the answer to my question also

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by a900one on Jan 6^th, 2016, 9:58am

Hi ben24v. Make sure your header tank cap is not stuck shut, mine was and my radiator went the same way. I pushed the valve open with a bit of copper pipe,, and I now check it a couple of times a year.

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by ben24v on Jan 7^th, 2016, 3:28am

Thanks a900one

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by KeithCEng on Jan 7^th, 2016, 3:37am

Evening All,

Many thanks to everyone who replied to my original post - I shall now ponder the options!

Keith

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by amigafan2003 on Jan 7^th, 2016, 4:20am

on 01/05/16 at 22:10:37, ben24v wrote:

My radiator is ballooning at the bottom, I'm also trying to get a replacement/repair. The 16v type and header tank maybe the answer to my question also

no need to change the header tank

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by ben24v on Feb 6^th, 2016, 11:41am

I've ordered a copper and brass radiator from city radiator services in Bilston for £255 with a 5% discount for sharing on Facebook when I go and pay next Saturday.

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by royale_sabre on Apr 13^th, 2016, 7:48pm

Hi Are you still looking for a radiator as I have a good secondhand one going begging, from a 97 BOB 24v.

Mark

Title: Re: Leaking radiator - 1996 24V Cosworth Saloon
Post by Matt63 on May 28^th, 2016, 4:01pm

I would be interested in the 24v radiator if it is still available? Thanks Matt