200Tdi replacing TD?

Green Bob · Nov 20, 2009

Now that you're all in here telling me to use search as there are plenty of threads covering the subject...

One question that nothing answers: Will a 200tdi, or a 300 for that matter, fit with the original TD radiator along with an aftermarket intercooler that's already there?

T'would save fannying about with bonnet mounts...

Sean · Nov 20, 2009

fannying about with the rad mount is easy compared to fannying about trying to sort the interconnecting pipework if you wish to retain the original rad

i also remember reading somewhere that a TD rad on a 200 will over cool

Shifty1962 · Nov 20, 2009

Sean said:
fannying about with the rad mount is easy compared to fannying about trying to sort the interconnecting pipework if you wish to retain the original rad

i also remember reading somewhere that a TD rad on a 200 will over cool

So long as your thermostat is working correctly the radiator can not overcool. Important thing is to make sure the rad is not too small but I dont think thats a problem here.

Patman1200 · Nov 20, 2009

Yes but the pipework routing will make your imagination melt.

richardjeaton · Nov 20, 2009

Green Bob said:
Now that you're all in here telling me to use search as there are plenty of threads covering the subject...

One question that nothing answers: Will a 200tdi, or a 300 for that matter, fit with the original TD radiator along with an aftermarket intercooler that's already there?

T'would save fannying about with bonnet mounts...

Well I'm sure it would be possible but would be LOADS more hassle to mount and plumb in another intercooler than just alter the radiator mounts. All you have to do is angle grind the mount tops off, grind 3cm off what's left, and then reweld the tops back on. Even with my awful welding skills it only took me 30 mins...

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