Originally Posted by +8Rich
Originally Posted by PaulJ
How long, on average, do the plastic header tank rads. last before they need replacing? Mine is now 5 years old, is it likely to give way any second? Should I buy one of Simons lovely bits of art just in case?

I did 24,000 miles in 4 years in the 4/4 Sport with no problems with the radiator, I wouldn't worry unduly about it as most cars are fitted with these nowadays as you know Paul and a failure makes a story but there are very few on here I have noticed.

Sure my Mulfab keeps the Plus 8 a little cooler and looks pretty but it was fitted when I bought the car.


On hot days (mainly standing traffic) my fan hardly cuts in with the SiFab radiator, when I had the factory rad it’used to cut in more frequent. The engine still runs at the normal temperature. Like you say they look pretty too


Craig Jezz