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MG TD TF 1500 - New radiator from big M

All,

I am thinking of replacing my (TD) radiator with the one that Moss sells P/N 453.980. Has anybody any experience with this part? I remember reading somewhere that there were problems with the position of the fixing brackets.

John


J Scragg

John:

I purchased one from Moss a few years ago and have installed it. The only thing that I came across was that I had to put about a 1/4" thick spacer between the side mounts on the rad so that the piece that sticks out through the side of the chrome rad shell to attach the headlamp bracket to would line up with the slots in the rad shell - had to do that on both sides.

Everything seems OK so far - but I am only part way through my restoration. The rad cap seems for fit OK - as far as I can tell at his point - but haven't yet put any water / antifreeze in it. Haven't had the engine started or running yet.

Charlie King
TD 16504
C G King

I've heard good reports about the units offered by Moss US. I don't know if Moss UK sells the same ones. Personally I usually have a new core installed in my originals.
Steve Simmons

Thank you both for your response. If the only problem is with the headlamp brackets I can accept this.
My first idea was to get the radiator re-cored but had big problems finding somebody with a good reputation within 300 miles from me.

John
J Scragg

This thread was discussed between 17/12/2021 and 18/12/2021

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