This page is to let you know what a true original MGA radiator looks like, as the originals are so seldom seen these days. Over the decades most MGA radiators have been replaced or re-cored, and the replacements are often upgrades or more modern patterns in the core. This one has been chemically cleaned to remove most of the original black paint. It was also pressure tested and did not leak, so the stains on the filler side below the filler neck are from a little overflow (probably a failed pressure cap), not from any pressure leak.

Of particular interest is the manufacturer's ID tag soldered to the back of the top tank just outboard of the filler neck. This tag is often removed during rapair work, and may be replaced by an ID tag from the repair shop. The ID plate may also be relocated to the top side of the top tank, or to the top of the fan guard plate.

Beware that if you insist on retaining the original radiator for concours show, you run the risk of future cooling problems. The original radiator was rather marginal in cooling capacity, which is why so may of the replacements have upgraded cores.

The vertical core tubes do not at first seem visible from front or back, but they areally are. More on next page.