Radiator

[fatblokes]

hi, i have a 2.3 galaxy v reg auto, i need to change the radiator and the one i have bought has a extra threaded hole on the left hand side. the part numbers are the same and it is the same make, the guy in the shop had no idea what goes there, does anybody here know?

i would just plug it, but if i knew what went there i could buy one of those and fit one.

thanks mark

[frogeye]

Hi,

 

On my 2.8 I have a temperature sensor about 6" down on the left hand side of the radiator (as your sitting in the car), I'm not too sure on the 2.3 I'll have a look in the morning (maybe!!) If it is this I have on old one sat on my desk which you are welcome to (just as a plug that is, as it isn't working.

 

Frogeye

[sepulchrave]

fatblokes, the rad should come with a plastic blanking plug and a rubber O ring to suit, as frogeye says some cars come with a sensor fitted there.

 

My VR6 is the same as frogeyes and I didn't need the plug although I kept it for ages, I threw it away in a shed clear out a couple of months ago, sorry.