Are manual and auto radiators on a 1990 316i different?
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:23 pm
Some say yes, some say no, anyone know the facts?
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Re: Are manual and auto radiators on a 1990 316i different?
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:23 pm
They are definitely different, as the auto rad contains a heat exchanger in the LH tank to cool the auto transmission fluid. You can use an auto rad. on a manual, but not the other way around.
Re: Are manual and auto radiators on a 1990 316i different?
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:23 pm
when i swapped a 316i from auto to manual i needed a new rad.
The auto rad has 2 pipes into the back of the rad for gearbox fluid.
I swapped it for a manual one without it.
You may be able to block the outlets on the auto one.its seperate from the coolant flow through the rad.
The auto rad has 2 pipes into the back of the rad for gearbox fluid.
I swapped it for a manual one without it.
You may be able to block the outlets on the auto one.its seperate from the coolant flow through the rad.
Re: Are manual and auto radiators on a 1990 316i different?
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:24 pm
Thanks Brian, so I need to find an auto one then! 
Re: Are manual and auto radiators on a 1990 316i different?
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:26 pm
Either that or a manual gearbox!cgt wrote:Thanks Brian, so I need to find an auto one then!
Re: Are manual and auto radiators on a 1990 316i different?
Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:23 pm
No, definitely sticking with auto for the daily commute!