2025-09-07 Radiator

Radiator

The '7s radiator has seen better days.  It has had numerous repairs over its lifetime.  Having had OE rebuilt, this is not a small cost. Okay, look for an aluminium radiator.  It should be easy; several aftermarket radiators are available.   

Doing a search, the layout of the connections is like this.

The main connections are top left and bottom right. The overflow tank connection is on the top right and lines up with the tank being located on the right inner fender.    The other is the 1980 and 'future' version.  

Which has the main connections, both being on the right side, and the overflow tank attached to the left side, assuming the tank is attached to the left fender.  

Hmmm, okay, that relocates the top hoses.  Needs a different thermostat housing.  Oh boy, this is turning into a major conversion job.

TR8 

While scanning for options, I found a TR8 radiator, and hold on! The connections line up!!!!! I checked some other aftermarket listings, and they are the same.  

Found one and let's see how it works.