Radiator question

Davlyn · Nov 17, 2013

Morning all,
Just a quick question. Bought a replacement radiator for my 2002 P38 diesel auto part number PCC108460. Took it out the box and all looked well except it has two outlets on the bottom of the rad that my old one doesn't have. The outlets look like they are probably some thing like a 1/2" female thread. My brothers a plumber so i guess he may something that could plug the hole. Alternatively I wait and speak to the supplier tomorrow to see what they suggest, either way the Rangies going nowhere at the moment.
Any suggestions on what these fittings may be for?
Thanks

Dave

NikTheGeek · Nov 17, 2013

To make it compatible with more versions of the car. They are unused on the diesel and so they are blanked off.

Make sure you roll a marble through the top to check there is a baffle in place. My replacement didn't have a baffle so that needed replacing.

2 methods of testing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWAl2KLfraU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEX-lTgO4mc

The replacement from Island 4x4 was fine.

Nik

jamesmartin · Nov 17, 2013

they use the same rad to do both options ,the cooler is separated from coolant so makes no difference whether used or not

Parisien · Nov 17, 2013

Wasn't there an after market upgrade if not too late to change for the diesel?

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wammers · Nov 17, 2013

Parisien said:
Wasn't there an after market upgrade if not too late to change for the diesel?

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It is for the diesel but the manual version. Manual has gearbox oil cooler in radiator. Automatic does not. Rad makers seem to be providing only one version which services both types of car. Probably as a cost saving move.

Davlyn · Nov 17, 2013

All in and working fine. Thank you for your comments Gents.

Dave

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