Help....16v Radiator into an 8v

March 21, 2021, 03:27:22 PM

So yesterday I made further progress on the retofit MK3 aircon install. However the bottom outlet of the 8v radiator is a bit close to the side of the compressor. I've done a bit of reading about the 16v radiator which is smaller and by all accounts has more cores. I've found this one on ebay which appears to be correct for aircon (not sure what the difference is tbh). Is the PRASCO brand any good? A quick search shows Autodoc supply their products.
16v rad
ECP have a smaller rad but it doesn't state if it is for a 16v or not.
If I fit a16v rad I'll also need to replace the top and bottom hoses. The bottom will be a standard 16v but what about the top hose since the 16v head is different to the 8v?

I'll also need a 16v radiator fan too. Shame 'cos both the rad and the fan motor are fairly new.

My current rad is circa 600mm wide.

Just had a play and if I move it as far to the battery as possible it might fit. Just need to test with the AC pipes in situ.

Re: Help....16v Radiator into an 8v

Reply #1 – March 23, 2021, 04:00:50 PM

16v rad sounds like a good plan.

You'll need the smaller fan surround but you should be able to keep your fan if it's better than any 2nd hand one you pick up, or if you pick up a surround without the fan.

Sorry not sure about the top hose.