Hi all,
I’m about to take the plunge and order a replacement radiator for my 3.8
Im looking at the Coolcat at AUD$1574
Radtec at $1700 and Fosseway at $2245.
All inclusive of painting and shipping to Australia. I don’t have the luxury of looking at any in the flesh, so to speak, so advice sought.
I guess the fact that Jaguar used the Fosseway for the “new” Lightweights indicates a very good product but is is significant for the extra money?
I plan on retaining my kenlowe fan as the car is used in temps upto 35+ deg C. This is currently mounted directly to the core but I’ll fabricate some brackets for mounting with the new rad.
Cheers,
Pete
Repro Marston radiator
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#1 Repro Marston radiator
Pete
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61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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#2 Re: Repro Marston radiator
I have recently fitted the Fosseway radiator, fan (including solid state otter switch) and fan shroud and am extremely pleased by both their appearance (the radiator is extremely well made) and, more importantly, their performance.
Phil
1964 S1 3.8 OTS
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#3 Re: Repro Marston radiator
I have the Radtec which works well. However having looked at the Fosseway it is a more accurate copy of the Marston. Functionally they are the same just that the detail on the Fosseway is better. Coolcat sell a Marston name tag to complete the assembly.
David Jones
S1 OTS OSB; S1 FHC ODB
1997 Porsche 911 Guards Red
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I run a Coolcat and am very pleased with it so far. It also uses a modern thermostat switch instead of the original Otter switch. Outside temperatures can get up to 40 degrees on hot days and running up and down mountains it has coped very well. I also run the coolcat fans now and find the temperature needle stays very steady.
-Mark
1969 Series 2 OTS, Regency Red
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#5 Re: Repro Marston radiator
Thanks gents, I guess for the extra 700 bucks I may as well go for The Fosseway. Probably never need to replace it again in my lifetime.
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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+1 for the fossway fan assembly , it's a bonded one piece shroud and Spal fan unit , looks correct too .
They can supply also a modern fan switch made to replace the otter switch .
They can supply also a modern fan switch made to replace the otter switch .
Steve3.8
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