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Radiator Replacement

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 11:19 pm
by Stral
I have a 1995 NA8 that needs a new radiator, any recommendations on replacement, I am located in Melbourne.
Many thanks


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Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:37 am
by 93_Clubman
Do you want recommendations on a replacement rad, or recommendations on someone to replace a rad, or both?

Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 12:02 pm
by Magpie
PWR water/oil combo as a replacement.

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Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:03 pm
by StanTheMan
where is all your wiring....

Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:29 pm
by LiteIsRite
If your car is stock, I can't think of a reason to replace with other than the stock OEM equivalent. I've been looking into this myself as mine will need replacement before summer. I plan on buying one of these - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAZDA-MX5-NA-1-6ltr-1-8ltr-1989-1997-MANUAL-RADIATOR-KOYO-QUALITY-/322049824026.

Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:36 pm
by bruce
That Koyo rad looks good.

Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:56 pm
by apsilon
LiteIsRite wrote:If your car is stock, I can't think of a reason to replace with other than the stock OEM equivalent. I've been looking into this myself as mine will need replacement before summer. I plan on buying one of these - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAZDA-MX5-NA-1-6ltr-1-8ltr-1989-1997-MANUAL-RADIATOR-KOYO-QUALITY-/322049824026.


I think that may be what's in mine or at least it's branded Koyorad so won't be too different. Looks very OEM though I know it isn't original. MX5 Mania apparently recommended the previous owner change it as the tank was the typical very brown colour they go before failing so it was replaced along with all water hoses.

Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:35 am
by Stral
93_Clubman wrote:Do you want recommendations on a replacement rad, or recommendations on someone to replace a rad, or both?

Both. Thank you.
Car is stock.


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Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:49 am
by 93_Clubman
If in far southeast, for anything MX5: Gerald & Chaz @ Mammi Motors, 10 Industrial Drv, Somerville, 5977 7973. Otherwise any good mechanic or radiator shop.
Following is a popular replacement:

Alternatively, some go for an ASI 42mm (52mm not required for standard MX5) full aluminum rad:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aluminum-Ra ... SwCU1Yr8~N

Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:08 pm
by DTH
I bought the ASI 42mm rad from ebay over a year ago and it's been great and very reasonable price.

Re: Radiator Replacement

Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:09 pm
by Stral
DTH wrote:I bought the ASI 42mm rad from ebay over a year ago and it's been great and very reasonable price.


Thank you


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