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Terrigal
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May 2002
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AE86 new radiator - Hyundai Excel!
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Mon, 08 September 2003 04:26
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For about 3 years now i've been neglecting to replace the AE86 radiator. Only tubes left, no fins. On Friday (25 degrees or so I think), it gave out and started overheating pretty bad.
After some quotes ($300 +) for a exchange or recore job got a bit scared so decided to scout the wreckers to see if I could find anything else to fit.
It just so happens the Hyundai Excel radiator is almost identical in diamensions. So I forked out $60 for one in near new condition which even came with a electric thermo fan!
Anyways.. its a pretty good radiator about 5mm or so thicker than the original core, has mounts for thermo fan on it and also a inbuilt temp sensor to switch the fan on/off.
The mounting points are all a bit different. If you can weld it would be really easy but as i cannot  I had to do my best with bolting brackets in.
All worked well though and fitted nicely.. Just thought I would share that with everyone as these radiators are sooo much cheaper!
Cheers
Joel
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Eskilstuna, Sweden
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: AE86 new radiator - Hyundai Excel!
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Mon, 08 September 2003 04:36
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Nice one Joel, I like finding out about tips like these.
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NSW, East Coast
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July 2003
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Re: AE86 new radiator - Hyundai Excel!
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Mon, 08 September 2003 22:09
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Thats great joel.
Ive been contemplating changing my radiator, now i know whats involved.
Any body else got a few "cheap tricks"
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Location:
cambo
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May 2002
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Re: AE86 new radiator - Hyundai Excel!
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Tue, 09 September 2003 11:22
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thanks for the info, always good to build the mental database
im under the impression toyota hiace rad's are a close fit, are thicker than the sprinter and narrower which is good for those of us with front mounts.
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: AE86 new radiator - Hyundai Excel!
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Thu, 11 September 2003 04:20
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which excel? (Year?)... mines leaking and $60 sounds pretty good
Also where are the inlet/outlet located? Convinient for a GE?
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Terrigal
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May 2002
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Re: AE86 new radiator - Hyundai Excel!
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Thu, 11 September 2003 04:29
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Hmm I wish I took more notice of the type of excel.. The rear was a huge mess so not 100% sure but was a fairly new model. Next time im at the wreckers I'll get the model from the compliance plate.
The bottom outlet is perfect..
The top outlet is more in the centre of the radiator, which I actually found better for the 4AGE.
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