Radiator connection for ATF lines

[legendgamesmaster]

Hi guys.

I have a new Auto rad from Roughtrax. However, it comes with two externally threaded tubes for the ATF pipes - my old rad has pre-fixed pipes.

er, help?

I can either solder the pipes in, or find a fixing to connect - anyone know where to get said fixing?

and while i am at it, anyone recomend an inline ATF cooler unit for sensible money?

cheers Chaps n chapessessess

[BUSHWHACKER]

Hi guys.

I have a new Auto rad from Roughtrax. However, it comes with two externally threaded tubes for the ATF pipes - my old rad has pre-fixed pipes.

er, help?

I can either solder the pipes in, or find a fixing to connect - anyone know where to get said fixing?

and while i am at it, anyone recomend an inline ATF cooler unit for sensible money?

cheers Chaps n chapessessess

The fittings screw into the rad. Apply some thread sealing (PTFT) tape on them first though.

[legendgamesmaster]

oh, its not that obvious - you sure?

well M8, I cant see how that will work..... the new rad has these 'nipples' on it with external thread, and a 10mm ish hole. my old rad has no such nipples. the pipes run straight in. I will take a picture..... hang on a bit.....

[legendgamesmaster]

here we go

so, this is the new and the old.

see what mean?

[BUSHWHACKER]

so, this is the new and the old.

see what mean?

There should have been two brass fittings in the box that the rad came in, mine were taped to the inside of the box.

[legendgamesmaster]

doh!

AHHH! I will go and check now!

(shuffles off looking a bit )

[Vagrant No2]

I would have fitted a rad for a manual Surf and then a seperate ATF cooler instead of adding one to the auto rad which is restricted by the internal ATF cooler.

[legendgamesmaster]

i 'ave no nuts

yes, i considered it, but several posts said to run an inline, and still utilise the rad to keep the atf at the right temperature.

no nuts???nope, i feel less of a prat, there are no nuts... quick phone call me thinks....

[NiftyNev]

You'll need to find something like this. It's a flared fitting on the hex end to screw on rad and a hose tail the other for the transmission hose. Measure the hose size and the rad fitting (or take with you) to a supplier of brass hose fittings and they should be able to source one. Have a Google for : "Flared Fittings".



Nev

[dieselboy]

i got my rad on wednesday. it came with the bits your missing. they may have been forgotten on yours accidentally. call them

[legendgamesmaster]

have done.

Yep, informed them I have no nuts, they were very sorry and are posting them out today. Saturday will be a nut-filled extravaganza of cambelt and rad fitting mayhem. or i might just sit in the garden and drink beer......