Topic: new radiator

[melbill]

I just got a new all aluminum radiator for my YJ. I have a manual and when the radiator arrived it is for an auto. Should I plug the holes for the transmission lines, or can I use then as an oil cooler, run a bypass off by bottom radiator hose and get the coolant cooled further, or is there something else I can do to utilize this?

Thanks a lot,

Bill

[sharpxmen]

I just got a new all aluminum radiator for my YJ. I have a manual and when the radiator arrived it is for an auto. Should I plug the holes for the transmission lines, or can I use then as an oil cooler, run a bypass off by bottom radiator hose and get the coolant cooled further, or is there something else I can do to utilize this?

Thanks a lot,

Bill

you don't need to plug them, they are connected to an internal tube and it is separated from the water circuit (what i mean is that coolant will not come out thru those holes, they are meant for the transmission fluid).

[Jeffy]

They are usually plugged anyway.

[neale_rs]

You could use it to cool your power steering.  That's what I plan to do with mine (not yet installed).

[melbill]

Thank you all for your quick replies. I had not thought about about running power steering fluid through it. Am I right in figuring that I would just adapt the low pressure line into the radiator then a line out into the pump? Also would I have to make the fluid run in one direction or the other (I don't know which way stock is but I am sure I can find it).

Thanks again,

Bill 

[Jeffy]

Yes, low pressure.  You wouldn't want to run high-pressure though there.  I don't think it would matter which way you go but it would probably be better to keep the hot side short.