Important! : best radiator?

  1. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H
    #1
    Hi im going to be replacing my radiator as there is a bad leak. However before i do i can get sorted with a replacement for my 1.1, however was told by a friend that you can get a better radiator, which will be more efficent, think he said their called nismo or something but dont quote me on that lol. bacically if there is a better aftermarket radiator out there that work with saxo that would be better than standard that i can get seen as though im replacing probs best time to do so.

    Cheers need to know asap as its imortant i get the radiator sorted, if no other type then will just go for streight replacement

    Cheers
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS
    #2
    Nissens

    Keeps it around 25% cooler than standard. I got mine from 106parts, not sure if they do one for a 1.1 though
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Southampton Posts: 4839 16v'd White Furio & MK5 Golf R32
    #3
    Nissens radiators are highly recommended and can be bought from 106parts.com

    They cool up to 20% better than standards.

    I have just bought one
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS
    #4
    http://www.106parts.com/s2/page1.php...ea3=9&area4=42

    not sure which one will fit though
  5. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by VTR_Craig View Post
    Nissens

    Keeps it around 25% cooler than standard. I got mine from 106parts, not sure if they do one for a 1.1 though
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JRC1 View Post
    Nissens radiators are highly recommended and can be bought from 106parts.com

    They cool up to 20% better than standards.

    I have just bought one
    Nissens god thats it lol feel stupid sorry hopless with engines but want to learn, well i guess its worth going for, will it help with anything else in the engine or just improve 20-25% more efficeny?
  6. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H
    #6
    Thiunk ive found a nissen radiator for a 1.1 but ill let you guys confirm for me, here it is:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...Name=WDVW&rd=1

    Not bad price either
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS
    #7
    It just keeps the water temperature down. If you had a temp gauge you would see that the needle sits lower down than before.

    that ebay item isnt a nissens mate
  8. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H
    #8
    cheers for the info try and remember that, want to learn engine and proformance more.

    Ahh right well the pic shows the nissen logo, what makes you say it isnt?

    Cheers
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Southampton Posts: 4839 16v'd White Furio & MK5 Golf R32
    #9
    Could well be this one you need but i'm not sure if the 1.1 106 ones will fit the 1.1 saxo. I know that the GTI one fits the VTS as that's what i've just bought but unsure on the 1.1's

    http://www.106parts.com/s2/page1.php...4=42&part=2447
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064
    #10
    On a 1.1 just go for a stock one!

    Remember that running too cool will be bad for the engine!
  11. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Quick View Post
    On a 1.1 just go for a stock one!

    Remember that running too cool will be bad for the engine!
    Really whys that, just out of curiosity learning lol
  12. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Morgiee View Post
    Thiunk ive found a nissen radiator for a 1.1 but ill let you guys confirm for me, here it is:

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...Name=WDVW&rd=1

    Not bad price either
    Even if this is not nissens themselves, its still an alliminium radiator so should be just as good?
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 5362
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Morgiee View Post
    Really whys that, just out of curiosity learning lol
    running an engine too cold:

    oil when cold is thicker therefore may not be able to lubricate/protect as effeciant, the car will run richer meaning you use more fuel.

    Bigger, more effieciant rads are normally used on modified cars because they need the extra cooling as they run at much higher rpm levels and also increase in heat due to higher compression or forced inducted etc.

    on a 1.1 id just go get a standard pattern part like your link.

    the link doesn't show a pic, just a drawing, doubt for that money it's a nissens one.
  14. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 5362
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Morgiee View Post
    Even if this is not nissens themselves, its still an alliminium radiator so should be just as good?
    radiators is more about the technology inside of them then about what it looks like on the outside.

    gap size in the cooling fins and thickness of the water wells etc and metal content and quality all play a part, all of which is impossible from your link to tell.
  15. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H
    #15
    thanks for the info helped alot ok will go with the standard
  16. Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 1042 Citroen AX VTS
    #16
    the thermostat will stop it cooling down too much. A more efficient radiator will just cool the coolant quicker than a standard one, but only once the coolant is at a high enough temperature to open the thermostat in the first place
  17. Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 1042 Citroen AX VTS
    #17
    but i do agree that on a 1.1 the standard one is sufficient
  18. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo
    #18
    in regards to fitting a rad, any rad from the 106/saxo range will fit, you could technically fit a nissens vts rad, but as already stated that will probably do more harm than good, i have a nissens vtr rad which is up for sale its provisionally sold but im waiting to hear back from the buyer, if the sale doesn't go through would you be interested?
  19. Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by jeffchiz View Post
    in regards to fitting a rad, any rad from the 106/saxo range will fit, you could technically fit a nissens vts rad, but as already stated that will probably do more harm than good, i have a nissens vtr rad which is up for sale its provisionally sold but im waiting to hear back from the buyer, if the sale doesn't go through would you be interested?
    Thanks for the offer mate but already ordered myself the origional part as was told my many people too. Thanks everyone for your help/support and insight
  20. Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Birmingham Posts: 2073 Current - 56 1.9 astra Sri Owned - 54 C2 GT. Ow
    #20
    lol dont wanna sound stupid but couldnt i just get a different rad from a car at a scrapy? wanna change mine