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Correct radiator for 1981 Turbo? 200

posted by  DougC on  Sun May 22 04:43 CST 2005
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Old leaking radiator is Volvo PN 463027-0139-8114. The cooling area is just under 1 7/16 inch thick and the side tanks are metal.

Nice donor radiator is Volvo PN 1378179-5177-870. The cooling area is just under 1 1-4 inch thick and the side tanks are plastic.

The receiving car is a 1981 242 Turbo with AC and intercooler. The donor was a 1985 Turbo with intercooler. I can't remember if it had AC, but I think so.

I can see that the donor radiator, being thinner, won't have as much cooling surface area. But is it enough? Is it appropriate to use this thinner one in a Turbo? Should I even consider installing the thinner donor radiator, or should I hold out for the thicker version?

Good sources? Fair junkyard price? I paid $25 for this donor and can save it for another car if necessary. I just need some feedback from you guys because I know the Turbos run hotter. This is our first Turbo.
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Thanks everyone for all the help, Doug C. 81 242 Brick Off Blocks, turbo bars and wheels, M46; 86 244, B230, 150k , auto.






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