JHZR2
Staff member
Got this Chinese aluminum radiator. Only option in the world for my 1991 350sd.
Quality is poor. But it’s the better if two or three Chinese options.
For example, look at the difference in the AT cooler:
OE
Chinese
The drain plug is in the OE location, but it’s not the OE type or thread pitch.
The drain Allen bolt is aluminum into aluminum. The AT cooler connections are steel onto aluminum. I’m concerned about all of them corroding shut and being unrepairable. Then this unobtanium radiator will have to be bought again.
Dare I wrap all connections with Teflon tape? I’m not sure I want Teflon in my AT cooler, but I also don’t want antiseize particles or a seizes cooler hose.
Any suggestions on how to prep these connections?
Thanks!
Quality is poor. But it’s the better if two or three Chinese options.
For example, look at the difference in the AT cooler:
OE
Chinese
The drain plug is in the OE location, but it’s not the OE type or thread pitch.
The drain Allen bolt is aluminum into aluminum. The AT cooler connections are steel onto aluminum. I’m concerned about all of them corroding shut and being unrepairable. Then this unobtanium radiator will have to be bought again.
Dare I wrap all connections with Teflon tape? I’m not sure I want Teflon in my AT cooler, but I also don’t want antiseize particles or a seizes cooler hose.
Any suggestions on how to prep these connections?
Thanks!