i totally agree about the radiator. it was something i wanted to buy 12 months ago......... but i intend to sell the car in approx 2 weeks time. otherwise i would have bought one.

my problem is.... i am going to the ring on tuesday and i can't eb doing with having any more problems while i am there (had a nightmare last year)

so worried about experimenting with the thermostat when i am about to set off on a long trip such as the ring.

i just this minute looked at the american alloy one actually!

there is also a chap i know in cumbria, who is a member on here who has made some alloy housings as well himself and is about to start selling them over our side of the pond. his is very similar to the yank one but a little different in production process



what to do....... i am in quandry now




due to the higher temps created by my engine having a turbo, what will the effect be on the water if i ran with no centre in the thermostat? if i left the outer ring/plate still in there in order to create a seal and restrict the water to help with the pressure. then surely it will run ok and the water temps will be slightly less, but any ideas how much? in your opinion? if the water is running through that rad constantly and i am bombing down the motorways etc?