Roadster 1.3 A series radiator

[meverett]

I think I have asked this question before and sure others have.
After bodywork I will need to get on with cooling.
My roadster 1.3 A series was originally built using the classic Mini radiator but I am sure this won’t be sufficient and I am not sure it doesn’t leak, it looks in good condition.
The build manual says to use the Vauxhall Viva radiator but these are serious cash now. I have heard that the Honda Civic radiator is a good choice but would need to adapt the pipework, I understand I will need to adapt it anyway along with brackets, I would also like to fit an expansion tank.
I would appreciate any advice on which radiator accompanied by your photos would be great.
Cheers, Martin.

[b_caswell]

Re: Roadster 1.3 A series radiator

You would need to check the dimensions but something like this should do the job.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292193781880?ul_noapp=true

[meverett]

Re: Roadster 1.3 A series radiator

Thanks Ben, just quickly checked and that one is slightly smaller than the classic Mini rad although it is twin core.

[duncan]

Re: Roadster 1.3 A series radiator

Hi
The mini radiator was enough to cool a 1275 with shall I say dubius airflow mounted sideways in the mini - with the massively better airflow in the Roadster I would expect it not to be an issue

If it is an issue because your one is old and partially clogged then getting a new core fitted would fix it

[phild]

Re: Roadster 1.3 A series radiator

Hello Martin, I have not replied before as neglected to send my subs in and was banned from posting. I have fitted the civic alloy rad to my 1700 chassis as on my posts getting a roadster though iva. I do not know if you would have the same space issues with the mini engine version, there are 2 other routes you could investigate 1/ get one of the mini mags and see the price of a 3 core uprated mini rad 2/ get get a standard civic rad which will be thinner than the alloy version, you are probably aware they are the same for the 1.4-2.0 litre engines, when I last looked they were about £35.00 on flee bay. I am in week st mary if you want to check the fit of the rad.

Cheers

Phil

[meverett]

Re: Roadster 1.3 A series radiator

Thanks Phil,
Just had a look at your thread and there isn’t any difference between our chassis in front of the steering rack.
I may do the same as the civic rad is bigger than the classic Mini rad.
Cheers, Martin.