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Reloaded
29-09-2008, 06:18 PM
i just bought a new radiator for my EK1
i've just found its for an automatic radiator will it fit in my manual ek?
or do i have to exchange it

Wace
30-09-2008, 10:41 AM
all radiators are the same, the transmition doesnt have anything to do with em
so yeh it'll fit just fine

teh_mechanic
30-09-2008, 11:07 AM
wrong wace.
Most automatic cars will have an input to run lines from the auto into the radiator where it then runs through a metal line in the radiator tank to cool the auto fluid before it is sent back to the auto.

Civics use the same radiator for auto's and manuals, its fine to use, the auto pipe in the radiator is sealed from water, so just dont hook anything up to the auto line input and the radiator will work fine doing what it does....cooling the water

Reloaded
30-09-2008, 07:15 PM
thanks guys i just finished putting in my new radiator ^^

mocchi
01-10-2008, 09:58 PM
the auto rad has two bottom piping to cool off....[insert something smart] lol.
your manual doesnt need those two bottom pipes. just make sure theyre plugged.
i bought an auto rad too i think, and the bottom pipes are plugged so yeah its all good.