Top-fill radiators
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What to do?
Haven't even got my mk1 yet but looking to prepare for when it does come along, focussing on cleaning up the bay a little bit first.
Who's running a top fill radiator? I heard there is a polo one that will fit with little modification and removes the nasty often stained coolant bottle. Can anyone shed some light on this modification?
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The top fill radiators have the expansion tank built into the side of the radiator.
If you do remove it you will have a reduce coolant capacity and no way of determining the coolant level until the engine is cold and you can remove the cap.
Top fill rad will work fine though.
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They are £15-£17 depending on quality. You just need to buy the right one, there is 2 out there 1 without the coolant level sensor and 1 with, it has a hole in the top for the sensor.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FEBI-02136-VW-Golf-1-8-Injection-MK-1-84-93-CONV-EXPANSION-TANK-/200992492859?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ecc160d3b
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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