Saturn5rocket Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I just got a new radiator from Advance Auto for my '84 Brat. This radiator has the 2 extra pipes on drivers side (for the trans cooler??). Mine is a manual. Could you just use a piece of hose to connect the 2 side pipes?? Or do they need to be soldered closed?? Also there is a treaded plastic plug on the passenger side (not the fan sensor, it faces right) that my old radiator does not have. Can the plug stay?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I put a radiator in my 00' Outback which was a manual. I just plugged the trans cooler nipples and that was the end of it. Drove the car for another year after that and never had an issue. just my experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5rocket Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 What's the best way to plug them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 oh thats for the super coolant or the ice water port as we like to call it or it can be used as a water heater to heat your coffee or soup or maybe hot water for a shower all bull isht aside it dosent do anything on a manual trans no need to do anything with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwagon Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 You do not need to plug them. They are separate from the coolant, and are for autos. They will not leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn5rocket Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Cool thanks! Now what about the plastic plug on the right side of the radiator?? The threaded plug looks to be the same size as the one for the fan sensor. Can that stay?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Yep. Most aftermarket radiators come with the transmission cooler built in. That drastically reduces manufacturing costs.... Looks like Advance carries Vista-pro Radiators. Here's the page on that one: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=63742&cc=1267725 As you'll see there: "Note: If you have a Manual Transmission vehicle you may be surprised to find a Transmission Oil Cooler integrated into your radiator. This does not mean the radiator is incorrect or that it will leak. The Transmission Oil Cooler is sealed off from the main radiator core and will not leak if left unconnected." I know Spectra ones come with a flyer and/or sticker on the box saying the same... You will need to swap your fan switch in place of the plug. That plug does go into the cooling system, which is under pressure, and that plastic plug will not hold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 i've never plugged them, the extra air flow = 0.000000000003% more cooling efficiency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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