Slight problem replacing radiator 90TT

[seagull369]

Hey guys. I've got a 90tt with manual trans and wanted to install a new radiator in it, so I picked a new one up at autozone. After taking the old rad out of car, I opened the box to the new one and noticed it had auto trans cooler fittings on it. I wasn't too concerned about it and assumed I had a 'universal' type rad or something, so I continued on and went to transfer shroud over. When I went to do that I realized it doesn't fit right. After measuring new against old, I found out the new rad isn't quite as tall in the area where the shroud fits up, so bolting the shroud to the rad isn't possible without some modification.

I checked Autozone's site and they don't specify whether this rad is for an auto or stick tt. Would anyone know if auto trans radiators differ in this respect?

[nissanfreak12]

They dont, it should fit. Problem with Vatozone, oreillys, and advanced auto is the replacement parts are not always oem spec. They are usually a cheap knock off from china or third world country.

If you needed a new radiator, upgrading to a aluminum one may have been a little more expensive but great for the cooling system. Personally I would take it back, get your money back and get a better quality radiator.

Lok on Conceptzperformance, z1motorsports, etc. Do not get one off ebay, they will break or leak after a year or sooner. Mishimoto has a lifetime warranty. Not that means it is better, but if you plan on keeping your car for a long period of time, this is a good option.

[seagull369]

Thanks for the reply.. I had a feeling that could be the reason. Also, thanks for the heads up on the ebay ones. I did notice a few of those alum ones on there and they did look tempting for the price.