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Technical Section => Trike Tech => Topic started by: dave 67 on September 21, 2012, 06:42:37 PM



Title: Radiator question
Post by: dave 67 on September 21, 2012, 06:42:37 PM
Can a mini radiator be used for the reliant engine is it the wright size for efficient cooling
What radiators have you all used on you reliant trikes
Thanks all


Title: Re: Radiator question
Post by: Manky Monkey on September 21, 2012, 07:01:23 PM
Yes they can -virtually the same rad, just a different shaped top tank. Muffin's got one on his black Reliant trike. Cheaper than Reliant rads too. You can also buy aftermarket aluminium versions for Minis.


Title: Re: Radiator question
Post by: dave 67 on September 21, 2012, 07:47:54 PM
Yes they can -virtually the same rad, just a different shaped top tank. Muffin's got one on his black Reliant trike. Cheaper than Reliant rads too. You can also buy aftermarket aluminium versions for Minis.

Thanks andy


Title: Re: Radiator question
Post by: ROD on September 22, 2012, 05:24:26 AM
Im using basic reliant one,but had it re-cored and new side brackets fitted


Title: Re: Radiator question
Post by: merv on September 22, 2012, 09:37:08 AM
what was the cost of that? Rod


Title: Re: Radiator question
Post by: one arm bandit on September 22, 2012, 05:37:00 PM
one of these ally mini 1275gt, same size as reliant just twin core 40mm thick, (http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g381/lukefrancis777/002-5.jpg)


Title: Re: Radiator question
Post by: dave 67 on September 22, 2012, 06:08:12 PM
one of these ally mini 1275gt, same size as reliant just twin core 40mm thick, (http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g381/lukefrancis777/002-5.jpg)

Yep looking at one off those a place in south yorkshire 
Are the hoses still the same size ?????


Title: Re: Radiator question
Post by: one arm bandit on September 22, 2012, 06:21:29 PM
yes dave all the same mounting holes and places, think mine was £60 + 8 postage bargain really considering a new reliant is in excess of 70 sheets


Title: Re: Radiator question
Post by: ROD on September 22, 2012, 06:24:44 PM
Merv....I cant remember,but think it was around £40 or 50.


Title: Re: Radiator question
Post by: merv on September 22, 2012, 09:48:56 PM
Merv....I cant remember,but think it was around £40 or 50.

Thanks