Blake,
Check out the second option closely. The stainless hoses are a good
bit higher than the rubber hoses, and the thermostat alone is about
$25-30. It's hard to see getting both for only $16.00 more. Unless
there is a difference in the radiator (cooler) itself.
Is it a 13 row OEM type as in the first option, or is it the smaller 10
row? Or possibly an aftermarket "one size fits all" type of unit?
IMHO, neither would be a viable alterntive to the Chrome bumper 13 row
type.
Just my 2 pence worth
Rick Morrison
72 MGBGT
74 Midget
On Wed, 17 Dec 1997 23:29:54 -0600 (CST) Blake Wylie <bwylie@hiwaay.net>
writes:
>Ok...I've looked through Moss (I normally order from them anyway), and
>I've
>come across two choices. I've decided to get an entire kit, because I
>wanted to replace the hoses and the other things anyway.
>
>Two choices...help me decide
>
>A regular MGB cooler kit...complete kit with 13 row radiator and hoses
>(rubber) $143.95
>
>MGB Thermostatic Oil Cooler Kit...for chrome
>bumber...thermostatic...stainless steel braided hoses
>$159.95
>
>Ok...I'm basically thinking...where's the choice. If I can go
>thermostatic
>and braided hoses for only about $16 more, go for it. However, I
>think that
>I may be missing something. What am I missing? Is it just straight
>forward? Should I go for the Thermostatic w/braided hoses?
>
>LMK... :)
>
>Blake
>
>At 11:55 PM 12/17/97 EST, Rick Morrison wrote:
>>
>>On Wed, 17 Dec 1997 20:48:35 -0600 (CST) Blake Wylie
><bwylie@hiwaay.net>
>>writes:
>>SNIP
>>>Now...I've got another problem for you listers out there. :P
>>>My oil cooler is leaking oil from around the bottom of it. It's not
>
>>>gushing
>>>out, but it's noticeable, and I think that it is getting steadily
>>>worse.
>>>What do I need to do? Is there some seal under there that might
>need
>>>to be
>>>replaced? If so, how hard would that job be? Any info, tips, or
>>>experiences are much appreciated. :)
>>Just got through going through the same problem.
>> Removed the oil radiator and took it to a couple of radiator shops,
>and
>>the bottom line was they couldn't repair it without cutting off part
>of
>>the air flow through the area of the repair. Plus it would cost about
>2/3
>>of the cost of a new one.
>> Best solution, is spring for a new oil cooler (radiator). Special
>>Interest gave me the best price on it, about $85.00 (if my OF memory
>>still functions)
>>DON'T try any sealers! Remember you're dealing with the life blood of
>>your engine (the oil). Anything you add to ''stop leaks'' will
>probably
>>start clogging up other small holes throughout the oiling system,
>places
>>like rockers, small passages, oil filters ETC.
>>
>>Rick Morrison
>>72 MGBGT
>>74 Midget
>>
>>SNIP
>>>Blake Wylie
>>>1970 MGB with DPI syndrome
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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