Classic Mini DIY: Summer Cooling Guide

Original expansion tank as found on MPi Minis only; allows water to run to and from the radiator as it expands and contracts. Ref: PCF101240, PCF101241.

Replacement electric fan designed to fit all classic Minis (1991-1996) with a round hole in the inner fender.

Electric fan and bracket kit for MPi classic Minis with the front-mounted radiator, 1997-2000. Ref: PGG100890E, PGG100890MS.

Two-blade fan for racing; can be used in pairs for four-blade fan. Ref: 2A997, C-2A997, C-2A0997.

6-blade metal fan, as used on the classic Mini Cooper S and in tropical climates. Heritage. Ref: 2A998, 2A998/HTG, 2A0998.

Heritage has used the original tooling to remake the Mowog 11-blade fan exactly like the original. Ref: 12G2129, 12G2129/HTG.

Plastic end with 5/8'' hose outlets on right-hand side, fits classic Minis 1984 to mid-1991. Aluminum matrix. Ref: BAU5043.

Heater core for classic Minis 1991-on. Plastic tank with 5/8'' hose outlets on left hand side. Ref: JEF10005.

Heater core (matrix) for Mk1 classic Minis with recirculating-type heater. Ref: 17H2096.

Heater core (matrix) for many Mk1 and Mk2 classic Minis, with opposite outlets with a 4'' spacing measured between the pipes. Ref: 17H8608.

Heater core for Mk3, 1970-1984 classic Minis. Diagonally-placed outlets for 0.50'' hose; made with a modern aluminum core.

As-original inner fender for major accident or rust repair; for Mk4-on classic Minis with electric fan, approx 1991-1996. Ref: ABD36007, ALA6475.

Left-hand partial inner wing body panel for 1991-on/Mk5-on classic Minis fitted with electric fan until introduction of the front radiator.

Classic Mini radiator cap, short-stem 13lb for later models (up to 2000). Ref: GRC111, FC55, GRC0111.

Push-in fan control switch with seal for SPi (single-point injection) classic Mini radiators. Ref: GVS104, CDU1500, GVS198.

Special screw-in fan control switch at the bottom of C-ARA4443 2-core radiator for 1992-on SPi classic Minis. Ref: C-ARA4445.

Highly-efficient 2-core aluminum radiator to fit classic Minis from Mk3-1996, including all 1990-on cars, which had the engine moved 1/2'' forward. Ref: SCO0085E, SCO0085, C-ARA5000.

Radiator designed to fit without modification into Mk1 and Mk2 classic Minis that still have the metal shroud on the inner fender. Ref: C-ARA4442, SCO0080.

All-copper 3-core radiator; suitable for use with standard road engines in classic Minis manufactured up to 1990. Ref: ARP2000, GRD110, SCO0092.

Heavy-duty 4-core radiator for the classic Mini; two rows of two cores are offset to allow maximum airflow and heat dissipation

Super cool lightweight aluminum alloy radiator is side mounted for all pre-1990 cars, with the overflow pipe facing rearwards. Ref: C-ARA4441, RM1, ALLOYRAD.

This is one of the best cooling copper radiators available for the classic Mini, due to its very dense fin matrix and highly-efficient 3-core design. Recommended for race or hot-climate street Minis. Ref: ARP1106.

Front-mounted replacement radiator for the fuel-injected MPi (multi-point injection) classic Mini.

The super 2-core version of the side radiator for 1992-on SPi classic Minis with the built-in electric fan switch. Ref: C-ARA4443, GRD172.