ju1ce93

So, I am going to purchase a new radiator. But there is a big price difference in the OEM (ecstuning), and another brand.

Do you think it really matters generally?

I am sure everyone will say yes.

ju1ce93

I went ahead and bought a "Silla Radiator" for 121.

turbo510

I once bought a radiator for an Audi 5000 Turbo that said "hecho en chin" on the box. I got what I paid for.

lyleswk

I think generally the answer is yes. I have been bit by cheap "knockoffs" too many times. I generally stick with OEM.

Did you have a chance to look at your radiator and see if it was as easy as I remember?

ju1ce93

Yeah. I have been posting an few threads about it. I got it the old one removed, and am waiting for the new one to Arrive.

I did have a question about the lower passenger side radiator hose. When I pulled it out, it started leaking oil, or trans fluid all over. I stopped it, but I lost some. I wasn't expecting that.

I am not sure I understand how that works.

lyleswk

Yeah, saw the other thread and I guess becuase of my firewall at work, can't see the picture. What transmission do you have? Generally, is a small line (1/4 or 1/2 inch) or large 2 or 3 inch line)? Reason I ask is tips have a tranny oil cooler where manuals don't. Regardless, I will look at the picture when I get home and see if I have it.

ju1ce93

Auto Tranny. Its probably a 1/4 to 1/2 inch line. So Small.

I am nervous, because I am not sure if what I lost is significant.

lyleswk

Probably tranny oil going into the cooler. You will have to check you tranny oil level which I am not sure how to do since I have a manual. Any others know how to do this? Is there a "dipstick" or do you have to remove a fill plug and check?

ju1ce93

I am pretty sure there is no dip stick. I think you have to crawl under there, and undo the fill plug.

turbo510

There isn't a dipstick, you do have to check/fill from under the car. This would be a good time to change the ATF and filter if it hasn't been done in a few years. Just don't remove the check plug without the engine running, otherwise you'll lose a lot more fluid!