Radiator Replacement Question
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Radiator Replacement Question
Purchased a cheap radiator replacement till I can save up for an aluminum one, and once it arrived I noticed two aluminum ***** on the bottom of it, looks like fluid may drain out of these? Might be a stupid question but what the hell are these? My old stock one did not have these and I don't know what I should do until I know what they are for. And help would be much appreciated.
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Roubaix46 (03-21-2016)
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Okay, cool. If I just cap them, should I use a tight fitting cap or will just standard runner nipples work. I don't want anything to leak out of course
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My '08 needed a replacement radiator under warranty. The car is a 6MT, but the dealer only had a 5AT radiator in stock, so I gave them the OK to installed that. I just put some vacuum line caps on the fittings, with a little silicone sealer to keep them in place. No issues after several years.
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Nope your fine bud. I literally just bought one of those for my car as well. IIRC those are for a A/T fluid or something.
Mine is a M/T roadster and it runs fine. No leaks or caps needed. My only suggestion is put cardboard over the fins during install or something. I smashed a bunch of fins trying to bolt mine in. Then some more when I pulled my belts off from the wrench breaking loose.
Mine is a M/T roadster and it runs fine. No leaks or caps needed. My only suggestion is put cardboard over the fins during install or something. I smashed a bunch of fins trying to bolt mine in. Then some more when I pulled my belts off from the wrench breaking loose.
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but if you want to try and test it go for it. Just be careful.
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