Radiator & Oil Cooler

[Dean Roberts]

Quick couple of questions another winter project:

 

 

I have an auto gearbox using an oil cooler which is sitting in front of my radiator.

 

Is it possible to swap out both (rad & oil cooler), freeing up space in the front nose cone using a replacement radiator with integrated oil cooler, if there is such a thing?

 

If this is possible, what sort of rad would I be looking at for sufficient cooling on a 2.0 Pinto?

Anybody know what core the existing VW polo rads are (if this is what I have fitted).

 

Also any ideas on sizing for the inlet/outlet pipes for any silicone piping?

 

All info greatly appreciated as I build up a list of what is required.

 

PS - Anybody recommend a good water temperature sender/sensor for my existing radiator (which has broken this weekend).

 

Cheers Dino & Nikki

[Snapperpaul]

2.0L likes a twin core rad or 1.9 diesel Polo rad

The only rad I have seen with built in oil cooler was for an auto box

Pinto top hose is 32mm

Bottom hose 38mm at the pump 32mm at the rad

[Dean Roberts]

2.0L likes a twin core rad or 1.9 diesel Polo rad

The only rad I have seen with built in oil cooler was for an auto box

Pinto top hose is 32mm

Bottom hose 38mm at the pump 32mm at the rad

 

Something maybe like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-96-00-Civic-EK-EM-A-T-Auto-2-Row-Aluminum-Radiator-1-5L-1-6L-D15-D16-2-3-4/181006721840?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D8025205612193299157%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D171342606735

 

Remove old rad & oil cooler from car.

Move new Rad to the very front of the nose cone connect up new silicone hosing.

Re-connect existing oil cooling pipes.

Refill coolant and refit fan and cowling,

 

Job done!

 

Sounds easy until you start doing it.

[Guest Ian & Carole]

Have a chat with these guys http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices.php?id=SE323&model=POLO&make=VOLKSWAGEN they list auto box radiators combined.