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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th June 2008, 15:36
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
Been for a 45 mile drive today, and it's very...

Been for a 45 mile drive today, and it's very warm out. Temperature hovers just over 80 on the gauge most of the time. At low speeds or stopped it does go up a bit. Highest was around 88 where it...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th June 2008, 23:41
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_cooling13.jpg...

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_cooling13.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=22&offset=132)
What seemed like a big fan is actually quite small!
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 1st June 2008, 16:26
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_cooling06.jpg...

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_cooling06.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=22&offset=120)
First test fit of the new radiator
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_cooling07.jpg...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 15th May 2008, 18:03
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
It should be OK, but I will probably get a bigger...

It should be OK, but I will probably get a bigger fan as well! :)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 14th May 2008, 19:31
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
:madgrin: ...

:madgrin:

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_cooling001.jpg (http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=22&offset=120)
Radiator upgrade - stock face lift 325i rad compared to the new ali one.
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th May 2008, 21:05
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
:lol: better than it is now, I can't drive up too...

:lol: better than it is now, I can't drive up too steep a hill without the temp going up to near 90!

I think those rad are design for american customs with 8ltr V8's, its the smallest one they do...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th May 2008, 17:58
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
I've just ebayed one of these:...

I've just ebayed one of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160159490288&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

£211 for 19x22" and 2 1/4" core thickness ali rad. Will stick down...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 2nd May 2008, 19:33
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
Some more info via the MOC forum:

Some more info via the MOC forum:
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th April 2008, 21:05
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
I guess that answers that question ;)

I guess that answers that question ;)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th April 2008, 22:04
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
Ahh I got your PM, I just had noticed it had...

Ahh I got your PM, I just had noticed it had arrived. I think we still have. I'll ask Richard as its his :) Will let you know tomorrow.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th April 2008, 21:32
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
I'm just wasting time on the internet for the...

I'm just wasting time on the internet for the sake of it at the moment looking at things (I do like doing that :lol: )

I bought an uprated curved blade fan with a higher CFM that the one Marlin...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th April 2008, 20:25
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
Thought this was interesting, was suggest by...

Thought this was interesting, was suggest by someone on the MOC forum to use a Morgan Plus 8 rad (they've got a standard one fitted to theirs)

Saw this while googling, very expensive but its 75mm...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th April 2008, 19:08
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
Mike I'm going to live with it as is for now,...

Mike I'm going to live with it as is for now, thanks for the offer though :)

Situation is the temp comes up and keep going up until the fan kicks in when your stopped. The fan stop the temp going...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 15th April 2008, 17:58
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
I'll have a think about it thanks Mike. I'll let...

I'll have a think about it thanks Mike. I'll let you know. It may have to wait though as a bolt in my daily drivers tyres cost me my rad budget today - doh!
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 15th April 2008, 07:54
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
Anyone who has the cross flow rad got any part...

Anyone who has the cross flow rad got any part numbers on there? I'm trying to track down where it comes from. I've had suggestions that it may be from Rover (land rover series 2 has been suggested)...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 28th February 2008, 08:14
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
This is how we did ours: ...

This is how we did ours:

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_construction164.jpg

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/p_construction163.jpg

The two strips of metal are not bolted tight, there is...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th February 2008, 21:40
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
The M10 ones are nissen pattern parts. I...

The M10 ones are nissen pattern parts.

I forgot I had these pictures - this is the Marlin crossflow rad: http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=16&offset=60
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th February 2008, 11:54
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
I have observed that all newer cars (I've looked...

I have observed that all newer cars (I've looked at) have cross flow radiators. Google says "cross flow more efficient" but I don't see any explanation as to why, only that they are.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th February 2008, 11:24
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
Yes they have a "crossflow" one but I don't know...

Yes they have a "crossflow" one but I don't know what car the originates out of. The mount is different the BMW M10 one.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 10th February 2008, 14:47
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
I've dug it out this weekend and put in a box,...

I've dug it out this weekend and put in a box, can you email me your address please?
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th February 2008, 08:13
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
it's just knocking about the garage you can have...

it's just knocking about the garage you can have it for the postage cost :)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th February 2008, 07:58
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
I've at least one spare oil filter assembly /...

I've at least one spare oil filter assembly / housing from an M52 if you want something to experiment with?
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th February 2008, 07:43
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
Mine normally sits around 80°C, standing on the...

Mine normally sits around 80°C, standing on the drive it goes up to 90°C where the fan kicks in and it stays there. However out on the road under a bit of stress it'll go up to 100°C until I start...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th February 2008, 19:53
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
I've had it start to overheat standing on idle in...

I've had it start to overheat standing on idle in traffic. Temp drops down again when I start moving. Maybe I just need a bigger fan / more vent holes.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th February 2008, 18:23
Replies: 65
Views: 19,842
Posted By Patrick
Upgrading radiator

I'm thinking of swapping my radiator out for some more efficient as I'm not of the opinion the BMW M10 rad is up to the job (especially given the capacity increase of the engine).

Any ideas on...
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