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Direnza Alloy Radiator #1587166
21/10/2016 12:49
21/10/2016 12:49
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Castleford, England
DDouble Offline OP
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Hello, just wondered if anyone has had any experience with or has a Direnza Alloy Radiator in their Coupe, mine is looking a bit worn and falling apart and I'm looking to replace it. Thanks guys.

Re: Direnza Alloy Radiator [Re: DDouble] #1587168
21/10/2016 12:57
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Can't help with your question, however have you given Alternative Autos a call? You'll pick up a Valeo one for around £100.


Re: Direnza Alloy Radiator [Re: DDouble] #1587190
21/10/2016 18:45
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Ive got one and its been good i noticed the temps to drop alittle faster than the valeo one i had in it before when coming off of track in the VIS.

Re: Direnza Alloy Radiator [Re: DDouble] #1587273
24/10/2016 12:14
24/10/2016 12:14
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Thanks, just what I hoped to hear :-)

Re: Direnza Alloy Radiator [Re: DDouble] #1587274
24/10/2016 12:15
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Mine seems to be struggling to get the temp down at the moment unless on a motorway, it isn't in the danger zone or anything but the engine fan kicks in every time I stop for more than 10 seconds.

Re: Direnza Alloy Radiator [Re: DDouble] #1587331
25/10/2016 11:38
25/10/2016 11:38
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Now on order, I'll let you know how it goes once fitted, thinking of getting new hoses at the same time.

Re: Direnza Alloy Radiator [Re: DDouble] #1587334
25/10/2016 11:55
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Originally Posted by DDouble
Mine seems to be struggling to get the temp down at the moment unless on a motorway, it isn't in the danger zone or anything but the engine fan kicks in every time I stop for more than 10 seconds.


That doesn't sound right. Unless your caning it everywhere the fan shouldn't kick in that fast.
Maybe you've got an airlock or a failing pump?

Re: Direnza Alloy Radiator [Re: DDouble] #1587336
25/10/2016 12:01
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I think it did have an airlock, I unscrewed the bleed screw near the top of the radiator and it spluttered for a few seconds before the coolant came out properly, it hasn't been quite as bad since.
To be honest the coolant could probably do with a change too by the looks of it but the radiator has definitely seen better days and won't be helping. Looking at it I wouldn't be surprised if it was the original.


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