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sigurd · 05-06-2002, 02:41 PM

I bought a new aluminum radiator that is application specific. Problem is the shop sent me one for an automatic. I have a standard tranny. Should I send it back or just plug the holes?

thanks, James

SCOTI · 05-06-2002, 02:57 PM

If it's a driver just plug the holes because it won't effect the perf. of the radiator.

Scrub · 05-06-2002, 03:03 PM

Hmm..
I didn't know you could get one without the oil cooler. Mine all have the holes pluged.

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LeRoy · 05-07-2002, 10:11 AM

I wonder if you could use it to cool your engine oil. Maybe put in a remote filter at the same time. That would really help quench engine heat

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05-06-2002, 02:41 PM	#1
sigurd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 344	aluminum radiator woes I bought a new aluminum radiator that is application specific. Problem is the shop sent me one for an automatic. I have a standard tranny. Should I send it back or just plug the holes? thanks, James __________________ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA

05-06-2002, 02:57 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	If it's a driver just plug the holes because it won't effect the perf. of the radiator. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-06-2002, 03:03 PM	#3
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Hmm.. I didn't know you could get one without the oil cooler. Mine all have the holes pluged. ------------------ Scrub 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

05-07-2002, 10:11 AM	#4
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	I wonder if you could use it to cool your engine oil. Maybe put in a remote filter at the same time. That would really help quench engine heat ------------------ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE GOT MY BASES COVERED -Big and bad 70 CST Blazer -71 K5 Blazer, 350, 4spd, 2" lift, 35" BFG mudders, Camo, -Work in progress 72 SWB -72 Cheyenne, lwb, 1/2 ton, 4x4, V8, 4spd. -71, 3/4 ton, 402/400, Custom Camper -69, 2wd, ST6, auto, ghetto lowered, 3/4 ton, LWB, "BOMBER" -69 Chev. short narrow 4x4 -69 Chev., lwb, utility trailer, 35" tires, Add or Delete Daily __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me



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