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asoupley said:
I checked their website, and they state that they guarantee on performance AND fit.
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Please make sure about the fit thing, it should have a small cutout on the drivers side where the expansion tank snuggly fits against.
Some radiator specs just take the corner measurements.
 
I have one in my garage I bought on e-bay (guarenteed to fit my year and model) kept it in the original box until time to install....wrong size not even close. Of course they agreed to refund if I would return it but, I neede it now not in another two weeks...so wen to local LBC guy, paid about the same price for a new one and haven't gotten around to sending back the other. (I think I have it on the drew's swap list....let me know and I will even send ti to you for cost of shipping) Otherwise I'm taking to the swap meet in two weeks. I'll have to look at the size and take some pics and measurements for you cause I know 1 thing...It don't fit a 1977 MG midget 1500. PM me
 
I thought that the expansion tank was farther off to the side, on that other piece of sheetmetal (splash guard?).
 
What type car and year?
 
asoupley said:
I thought that the expansion tank was farther off to the side, on that other piece of sheetmetal (splash guard?).
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That's what I thought too, until I ended up breaking the radiator, and the fan, by 'making it fit'. It looks off a bit, but it's just enough to not fit the bolt holes on the bottom of the cowl.
 
Take it to a radiator shop first, see what they can do. I took one in and only needed $22 for a good cleaning. At worst, a repair, recore might cost over $100, but you'll know it's good and fits.
 
My problem is that I do not have one to repair. My radiator, bumpers, brand new stainless exhaust, and quite a few other misc. parts never arrived from my move from Florida.
 
Here are pics....
11" x 8"
 

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That does not look like the one... unfortunately, I do not have anything to compare it to. Anyone else know?
 
I guess this is for a 1500 as the big hoses are both at the bottom. 1275 xflow has one at top left, one bottom right. But I'm not certain of the anatomy of 1500 radiators.
Cooling is not something you'd want to take a chance on with aftermarket, that's just my opinion.
Try Tony (The Autoist) if not, there are other places that still sell originals.
 
Tony Barnhill the Autoist, one of our vendors on the site here and a good friend of MGs. Check out his site when you have an hour.
 
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