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2 radiator questions; simpols
Topic Started: Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:12 pm (830 Views)
algord83
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1. Will the rad from a 2.6 auto fit and work on my 2.5D (I've found one cheap).

2. Is an electric fan easy to fit and wire up, what will I need, and is there one from another car (that I can find in the scrappers) that we know will fit/work?

Cheers team :)

Al
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RobertE
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Electric fans are simplicity itself, but ensure you mount it the right way, otherwise it can taek air away from the rad. Believe me, I did it once years ago. Are Kenlowe still going?

Don't know about interchangeability of radiators I'm afraid...
Edited by RobertE, Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:19 pm.
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kentronix
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I am pretty sure the 2.6 wont fit a 2.5d. The 2.6 rad fits under the slam panel to give enough room for the 6 cylinders. The 2.5 fits inside the engine bay like the rest of the range.

Fan wise I am using the aircon fans from an aircon 190, bolted directly on to the front of my rad. I havent bothered wiring them up yet but it should just be a case of fitting a temp switch and a relay.
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algord83
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I know what you mean about the rad of a 2.6 fitting under the slam panel Kenny.
Could I not fit it in the same place on the 2.5D?

Thanks guys.

Al
Edited by algord83, Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:28 pm.
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algord83
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Edit,
I suppose what I mean about the 2.6 rad; Will it provide adequate cooling for the 2.5D's block. I can make it fit one way or another. Either by fabricating new clips or by removing the slam panel and re-fitting it over the rad.

Al
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kentronix
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the 2.5 doesnt have a removable slam panel, you would have to hack it off and replace with a 2.6 panel which is held on by bolts instead of welds.
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algord83
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kentronix
Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:31 pm
the 2.5 doesnt have a removable slam panel, you would have to hack it off and replace with a 2.6 panel which is held on by bolts instead of welds.
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I had to hack it off after I bumped it. The replacement is bolted on ;)

Al
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balamb37
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If your model is 'automatic' it will need the 'Rad' with the oil cooler in the bottom for the gearbox oil cooling.
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