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Old 04-25-2016, 04:52 PM
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Default Replaced radiator, need for oil cooler plugs?

I've just replaced radiator 1995 vette.

Acdelco OEM It was come without plugs on oil cooler holes, at the moment I've sealed them with Alu tape,

Should I put plugs??
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Also this is the AC/condenser I've found... Do you think is an OEM part?
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What part # were you sold for the radiator?

Do you maybe mean you have an M6 and the AT cooler lines on the right side of the radiator. OIL COOLER is generally on the LEFT and a C4 of course never had.

What are the dimensions of the condenser?

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Part # ia AC delco 20681, I have a manual 6 you right, and cooler line on right side.

Not measured condenser, but seems is stays pretty fine in its rubber crudles
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It's not uncommon to get radiators with coolers for manual cars. Since there are more automatics on the road. If it start leaking you need a radiator because there should be nothing running through it with a manual.
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It might be difficult to get a correct plug in your location. If the cooler is done as OE then you would need 2 - 5/16 INV FLARE 1/2-20 solid plugs. You should be able to look into the fitting on the cooler and see the seat for the INV FLR. If no INV FLR seat then it's not done as OE and would require a nipple of some sort.

Here's a SUMMITT link just for your "inspection". I realize it's not a viable supplier for you. The specs are all correct.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ed...FUpZhgodL1QHlg
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Originally Posted by Kevova
It's not uncommon to get radiators with coolers for manual cars. Since there are more automatics on the road. If it start leaking you need a radiator because there should be nothing running through it with a manual.
OEM part # is the same both for auto or trans delco 20681
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Originally Posted by Kevova
It's not uncommon to get radiators with coolers for manual cars. Since there are more automatics on the road. If it start leaking you need a radiator because there should be nothing running through it with a manual.
OEM part # is the same both for auto or trans delco 20681
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Originally Posted by WVZR-1
It might be difficult to get a correct plug in your location. If the cooler is done as OE then you would need 2 - 5/16 INV FLARE 1/2-20 solid plugs. You should be able to look into the fitting on the cooler and see the seat for the INV FLR. If no INV FLR seat then it's not done as OE and would require a nipple of some sort.

Here's a SUMMITT link just for your "inspection". I realize it's not a viable supplier for you. The specs are all correct.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ed...FUpZhgodL1QHlg
Inverted flare yes
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These are for trans fluid to flow tru radiator not needed with manual trans just plug with plastic plugs to keep dirt and mud wasps out.

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