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FAO Harry - Metro GTI radiator
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:06 pm
by speedingfine
Hi Harold, a mate at work has got a 1400K Metro, but can't find a new radiator anywhere. He's tried all the usual suspects. Any forums or used part specialists he should be trying? Thanks matey.
Re: FAO Harry - Metro GTI radiator
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:21 pm
by integrale_evo
Sorry, I have no idea, and had absolutely no idea they would be hard to get hold of!
The only think which may be of use is that all the petrol engined cars use the same radiators, but only metro ones have the thread for the radiator switch. R100 fans were controlled by the ecu.
Diesel radiators are bigger and fit and using a second set of mounting holes and need a different left upper bracket.
I know Matt put an mgf radiator in his but had to get a bit creative with the mounts, pipework and bonnet catch.
The only forum I know of is metropower but it was pretty dead last time I went on there several years ago but might be a how to thread for the mgf radiator or something on there.
Re: FAO Harry - Metro GTI radiator
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:39 am
by speedingfine
Cheers mate, I've passed this on. I'm going to try some AR online people on Twitter but I think actually getting the part itself I'm going to struggle with! MGF solution sounds good.
Re: FAO Harry - Metro GTI radiator
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:54 am
by dan
Whats the reg Chris, i'll see if I can get one.
Re: FAO Harry - Metro GTI radiator
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:43 am
by speedingfine
Thanks Dan - J126 SMO
Re: FAO Harry - Metro GTI radiator
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:25 pm
by dan
No stock until 17th Jan but they are still being made, I can get one in if he can wait.
Re: FAO Harry - Metro GTI radiator
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:32 pm
by speedingfine
Awesome Dan thanks

I'm sure he won't mind the wait. I'll give him your HPE number, he'll give you a call today I'm sure.