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japspeed radiator troubles
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 5:54 pm
by skyrocket
5th gen japspeed radiator...got it cheap due to a crushed pipe and had it fixed by a local alloy specialist
had a go at fitting it today....fffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuudge it doesnt even come close to fit. i have a 97 vti uk model. the radiator fan fixings come no where near fitting
the lower mounting pegs aint even close...
and even if i overlook these things i cant close the bonnet
is it possible that i have a 4th gen rad?? or are there any other variations??
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 6:24 pm
by Pushki
Oh!.....................I've recently bought something similar from a forum member.
I did kinda expect it to not all line up, but yours looks totally wrong.
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 6:37 pm
by rob quilter
Its japspeed, nothing they do fits well.
Re: japspeed radiator troubles
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 7:05 pm
by toadster
LO
Looks far too way out
, are you sure they sent the correct one
Cheers
Toadster
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 8:13 pm
by NafemanNathan
Not the first time a Japspeed radiator hasn't fit
Neller had similar issues with his. Sadly not much you can do if it's second-hand and you've had work done on it
Apart from maybe find a car it does fit and sell it on, but that could be anything!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 8:46 pm
by stk prelude
integra rad most likely
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 9:32 pm
by nucleustylzlude
I have a ally rad I got cheap too, says it fits a 5th gen and thought I'd get it to fit. I will, quite easily, but I'm going custom with alot of things, including fitting new slim fans. HOWEVER...this rad is smaller overall dimension to the one I had in my 4th gen. It's thicker core so overall more cooling potential.
Could you measure the dimensions of yours as a whole unit, then measure the distance between the bottom leg mounts and same for top please. Plus maybe a pic of the rear to show the fan mount points. I'll do the same on mine, if it turns out you have a 4th gen one and I have a 5th gen one, could be a potential swap situation to make our lives easier?
Let me know. I'll measure mine tomorrow straight after work.
Cheers,
Rob
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 10:02 pm
by skyrocket
will do buddy..ive just sat down after a long day so ill measure it in the am and post the results
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 10:06 pm
by Pushki
I think I may have to measure mine..........
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 10:08 pm
by nucleustylzlude
Then it is agreed. We shall go forth and measure, measure till we have the dims of truth!
Reconvene tomorrow then, fingers crossed.