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Radiator baffle set
Posted: 01 Mar 2015, 19:13
by Jammyjuju
I'm replacing the radiator but need the card board type material that goes around the edge ive found a 3 piece set for about £55 but has anyone made them cheaper or can recommend an alternative
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 01 Mar 2015, 19:38
by slippy8v
£44.34 but none in stock
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/r ... piece.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 01 Mar 2015, 19:58
by Jammyjuju
That's getting cheaper but typical not in stock - good job the air is cold at the moment
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 01 Mar 2015, 20:01
by Oldiebut goodie
I have heard that estate agent's signs have been used to good effect!
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 01 Mar 2015, 21:21
by Jammyjuju
I like your thinking flexible plastic will last a long time
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 01 Mar 2015, 21:40
by Woodyyellow
"itchyfeet" is your man for this! Have a look at this thread posted almost 12 months ago
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=130560" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
He has made his own, and has published the dimensions so you can as well.
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 01 Mar 2015, 21:41
by kevtherev
OE baffles make things rust.
Make them out of the sign board.
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 08:56
by Dazco
I read something on here that recomended not using them . Ive not had any fitted for a couple of years now and had no probs.
it's a bloody expensive piece of cardboard
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 09:25
by silverbullet
VW along with every other vahicle manufacturer wouldnt have bothered desining, making and fitting them if they had no functional value.
They stop air going around the ends of the rad matrix instead of through it as intended.
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 12:11
by Dazco
Just found this if you wanna save some dosh.
Woodyyellow wrote:Can't take any credit for this image, neither for its accuracy, but this image was I'm sure posted on this forum some time ago.j
I saved it as I need to make new surrounds for my van, yet to do!
"Many thanks to the forum member who originally posted this image"
Bugger sorry to repeat info
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 02 Mar 2015, 19:09
by danmetallic
I fitted these a while back:
http://campervanculture.com/shop/radiat ... 5-vanagon/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 14 Nov 2021, 21:39
by davidoft1
The radiator info is here hippy chick
Radiator baffle set
Posted: 14 Nov 2021, 22:39
by ash1293
If anyone still needs I’m pretty sure I have PDF files stored somewhere with printable templates.
E D I T: but may need some time to find out on what drive they are stored!
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 14 Nov 2021, 23:05
by davidoft1
ash1293 wrote: ↑14 Nov 2021, 22:39
If anyone still needs I’m pretty sure I have PDF files stored somewhere with printable templates.
E D I T: but may need some time to find out on what drive they are stored!
yes please
Re: Radiator baffle set
Posted: 15 Nov 2021, 06:39
by ZsZ
ash1293 wrote: ↑14 Nov 2021, 22:39
If anyone still needs I’m pretty sure I have PDF files stored somewhere with printable templates.
E D I T: but may need some time to find out on what drive they are stored!
I have some handy:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jverdl3rbitn ... f7mHa?dl=1
