best cooling for 106 gti

[Pug106-GTI]

hi, i got a 106 gti at the moment and my radiator is completely knackered... you just touch is and parts of it come off in your hands! lol

what is the best radiator to get at a reasonable price

also at the same time i am going to change the thermostat so are the normal 106 gti thermostats ok to run or is there one that will open earlier and keep it cooler?

also thinking of putting another fan in as i only have 1 at the moment and there is space for two


and i dont know if it helps but will also be going boost with the car

[Pug106-GTI]

bumppp

[wadoryu]

take off your bonnet.

or get a new radiator. at a scrappy

[Pug106-GTI]

lol i said i am getting a new radiator but im asking what one is best to get and is there a better thermostat to get like one that opens a little earlier than standard

[Bickerton]

take off your bonnet.

or get a new radiator

That's their intention...


Just get a cheap ass one from any motorfactors, will be about £40

Standard thermostat will also suffice, don't bother with an extra fan.

If your car overheats regularly it may be an underlying issue

[Pug106-GTI]

i just put new multi layered steel headgasket on it and new cam belt so hope nothing wrong with the head lol

just any cheap one? i will be going boost so want it to be as best as possible mate

[Bickerton]

i just put new multi layered steel headgasket on it and new cam belt so hope nothing wrong with the head lol

just any cheap one? i will be going boost so want it to be as best as possible mate

You can;t be after a "cheap" radiator and be wanting to go boost..

[Pug106-GTI]

i didnt say cheap radiator mate i just said reasonable price thats all so not like £100+ lol

also what temperature does the standard thermostat open at? as i found one that says it opens at 80c

[AndySAXO]

get the nissen one of 106parts will be good for you.

about 86c if i remember correctly.... dont want it to be tooo cool dude. tihnk can get one to open at 82c i thinkish.

[Pug106-GTI]

ok mate will go for the nissens one when i get paid and is 82c best one to go for then?

and about the fan Bickerton said not to bother, does it not cool it better then?

[Bickerton]

ok mate will go for the nissens one when i get paid and is 82c best one to go for then?

and about the fan Bickerton said not to bother, does it not cool it better then?

Olnly really does anything when you aren't moving, and if it gets too hot then as i mentioned, you have another issue

[Gareth_R]

standard stat and nissens rad will be fine, dont want another stat as you dont want to run the engine any cooler than was intended originally IMO