I had lots of heating problems with my MGB GT V8 so heating problems
are of great interest to me. Obviously a V8 needs more attention
than the 4 cylinder but there are some lessons to be learnt. If it
was my MGB that was overheating, after checking the obvious
(thermostat, blockages etc) I would rip out the rad and install an
aluminium one. My V8 got to normality after I had ceramic coated the
exhaust pipes, put in a stonking electric fan, and an aluminium
rad. For the 4 cylinder I think only the last item is appropriate.
At 08:53 AM 8/24/2010, Charley & Peggy Robinson wrote:
>I had a '70 B when I lived in the desert. It ran a bit warm after I
>rebuilt the engine. When it finally sprung a leak I had it rebuilt
>with a new, thicker core. Ran at normal temps after that. Wouldn't
>surprise me if your after market rad has a bit lower cooling
>capacity then the original.
>
> CR
>
>On 8/21/2010 2:12 PM, Councill, David wrote:
>>I usually have a radiator shop repair mine as well at about half the
>>cost of new. But I had to replace the one on my 67BGT a few years ago
>>with a new one from Moss or a Moss reseller. Mine also runs a bit hotter
>>than the original one did.
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