JonnyHull 0 Posted December 11, 2019 The Worley ones on ebay seem to be the GPI Racing ones mentioned earlier in this thread (the detailed description mentions GPI Racing so I guess Worley are just distributors). Ultimately these are Chinese produced radiators so difficult to advise on quality but people on here seem to have had relatively good experience with them and the guys at Stealth also said they thought they were fairly good too. It's worth nothing they are missing the top bracket lugs so will need some modification to mount properly to the slam. They'll unlikely last as long as the original radiators but I also expect they are better than a lot of the mechanically jointed aftermarket options out there through the likes of Euro Car parts. Just a shame we can't get the Marston or Hella ones anymore. Without many other options out there these days, these all aluminium ones are probably the best option we have apart from having a bespoke radiator made by a racing manufacturer. And for that you'd be looking at serious money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2elliot 0 Posted December 12, 2019 Thank you for the replies. I'll probably go with a Worley, it'll outlast me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted December 12, 2019 Thanks guys. I’m swayed towards the alloy radiator. I have both the one slat, and three slat grilles, so hopefully I can get a combination that suits the frozen north Jon, I’ve sent you a PM. Just an update I found out that the late 1 opening grill rather then the three was to do with emissions to let the engine warm up quicker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k993apc 10 Posted December 26, 2019 Luckily I still have my late grill aswell as a new open 3 slat one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 8 Posted January 16, 2020 Has anyone tried the AKS Dasis radiator? I've seen a few of them for sale and they seem to be the only current option as a direct replacement. I'd go for an alloy rad but am concerned that if it's any thicker than standard or doesn't have the same auxiliary fittings then I'm going to have trouble mounting the a/c condenser as I'm already fairly short of space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 16, 2020 Is the core not always made of aluminium? I was assuming that "all alloy" meant that the plastic parts of the body on the sides and the casing was also the same... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 8 Posted January 16, 2020 Is the core not always made of aluminium? I was assuming that "all alloy" meant that the plastic parts of the body on the sides and the casing was also the same... Yes sorry, possibly not too clear what I’m concerned about. The plastic ends of the standard one have some bosses in the front for self tappers, I use these for the condenser brackets. If they’re not there or if the overall dimension is any thicker I’m going to struggle getting everything in there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 43 Posted January 21, 2020 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293426837520 Just seen this, I hope it helps someone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 22, 2020 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293426837520 Just seen this, I hope it helps someone That's the same model code,VW328, as the one I got from adrad.co.uk a couple of years back - it turned out to be a Hella/Behr one I think. No problems with it so far - I notice thought that the eBay listing shows it as being suitable for automatics or cars with air conditioning, but I don't think that's right as mine was listed as definitely only suitable for a manual/no aircon car, but I don't know what the differences are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 1 Posted February 4, 2020 I bought one of the all aluminium ones from eBay for £150 as I was having trouble with leaks from the elbow flange and these come with that flange welded on as part of it. Didn't need to modify the car, only make a couple of brackets to fit it in replacement of the small L shaped brackets. The fan assembly bolted straight on and the bottom locating pins are in the right place. I will post some photos of this Friday if your interested? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 8 Posted February 4, 2020 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293426837520 Just seen this, I hope it helps someone I don't know how I missed this at the time, just ordered one so we'll see what it's like! Thanks for pointing it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) I've had one in my car for three years and works great with no issues, I would say its an upgrade from the original as been lighter which is Ideal for a six cylinder engine in a small car. Also solid flange at the top corner. Edited February 5, 2020 by Keyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
