VeeDub_NZ 0 Posted February 8, 2012 I am fitting a 24v BDE motor into my (ex) 16v corrado. I need a VR6 radiator for it obviously so am ordering this one from ECS. http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Corrado--VR6_12v/Engine/Cooling/Radiators/ES3138/ Problem is, in picture 2 you can see the nice elbow fitting that allows a hose to fit. But in picture 4 you can see the other inlet/outlet that is just a gaping hole - no plastic fitting to put a hose on. Can someone tell me what the part is that I need to fit the hose here, or how it fits!?!? I need to order the rad. asap but can't do until I know how it will fit! Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted February 8, 2012 Hi. First of all, that photo is of a radiator that is upside down :) The threaded hole is for your fan switch... (recommended to purchase a new seal when fitting to new rad) The non threaded hole, which is above the threaded one (this is actually for your bottom hose - just jubilee clips over the hole... All looks ok to me, having just replaced my radiator not long ago, you will probably need a new seal for the top elbow... careful removing the old one though! they go brittle with age and the seal usually falls apart... cant comment on how well that radiator will fit, I've just fitted a hella radiator, which is superb fit. and really good quality... Hope this helps! Pete ---------- Post added at 10:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:58 AM ---------- http://www.radiatorshop.net/store.php?crn=2852&rn=14056&action=show_detail&edit_item=0 this is what ive bought, the price has gone up since though :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted February 8, 2012 I agree, looks ok. Just upside down for some reason. It maybe wise to just replace the elbow along with seal (comes with elbow). Also change the fan switch whilst youre at it along with its seal. I didnt do mine when i changed Rad and wish i had - its a bugger to get to whilst the rad is on the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted February 8, 2012 Did a full referb on my radiator... new rad, new elbow / seals and fan switch.... even had the cowel powder coated as well as new fan rings :) fell much better for it now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 1 Posted February 8, 2012 dont know the price of the rad your paying for but check this place out! £110! its a good fit aswell as a friend brought one. http://www.northernradiators.co.uk/index:search.html edit: lol never mind just realised your location... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VeeDub_NZ 0 Posted February 8, 2012 Cheers guys, but the hole i'm talking about is the one in this image. How does the hose secure? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) You need a rad elbow Edited February 8, 2012 by joebloggsVR69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
