The radiator plastic tanks on my 95' 940T are leaking. I bought a replacement Nissens radiator on-line. Size appears correct, but the upper transmission cooler fitting on the new radiator is about 1" high compared to the installed radiator.

The current radiator has a metal plug in that location (for the temp sensor for Regina FI). My car is a 95' with Bosch LH 2.4 FI, no temp sensor.

Several web sites show the same configuration radiator with trans fitting up higher, also just one hole/fitting in that upper location.

Has anyone installed that radiator with misaligned trans tubes? I may release the end of tube from existing radiator to see how it sits naturally - however it's a steel tube which I don't want to preload on a fitting in a plastic radiator tank.

Appreciate any insights or experience you can offer.

Thanks!

Mike
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95' 944T - the kids car; previously known as macs245; Lars 88' 240, sold @ 250K mi. Then macs70GLT, Son of Lars 98' S70 sold @ 225K mi

Is it NISSENS 65538A? Because mine fit perfect with the lines off by maybe 1/4".

This link shows what it looks like with dimensions.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2675402&jnid=297&jpid=0

Thanks Onkel Udo, mine is a Nissens 65542A which measures 590mm x 498mm high.

The configuration of yours looks correct for the inlet, but it would sit low a few inches low.

What year 940 is yours? Also it is the Turbo with Auto transmission?

Thanks

Mike
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95' 944T - the kids car; previously known as macs245; Lars 88' 240, sold @ 250K mi. Then macs70GLT, Son of Lars 98' S70 sold @ 225K mi

Mine is a 1993 NA...all 940's in the US are Auto.

Rock Auto shows item 65525A for your application.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2674046&cc=1289112&jnid=422&jpid=1

Rock Auto lists several radiators. I picked the 65542A from the list based on size. It appears the 65525A may not have the trans cooler fittings, and it is not the full 590mm width as mine.

I took a closer look at the pictures of the 65542A and your 65538A. Looks like the 42A is longer below the attach points. I'm taking a chance that the 38A will drop in and install correctly, so ordered it this afternoon. Could be it matches the existing radiator better - I can't see how far below the attach points it goes down. The intercooler is mounted on the front side.

I'll report back this weekend after I get it installed.

Thanks for the tip on the 38A. I have replaced radiators on my old 240, and the S70 I had. Both were relatively easy drop in installations. The S70 also had trans cooler lines and oil cooler lines - but they were rubber so alignment wasn't an issue.

Mike
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95' 944T - the kids car; previously known as macs245; Lars 88' 240, sold @ 250K mi. Then macs70GLT, Son of Lars 98' S70 sold @ 225K mi

I haven't looked at the pics/links, but have had 7 7/9 cars both NA and turbo, and have done radiators in several.
The T radiator extends down through the lower rad mount, right through the long slot there. This gives it (my guess) about 12-15% more cooling. The NA radiator stops at that lower metal mount. I got a good deal on an all metal rad that is the short one, and am using it in one of my T cars. I just did a 1k mi trip with no issues, including over the Grapevine north of LA in traffic, and going uphill at 70-75 the temp never moved, so it seems to be working well.

That plug top right, you MUST SECURE IT. Many use zip ties, but be sure to use something. The plug is, believe it or not, only secured by the rubber expanding at exposure to coolant. That's it. One of mine recently blew out, the coolant was quickly lost, and I got to do another head gasket after another car needed one.

Jerryc - thanks for that explanation & timely response. I was just thinking about asking that very question - what's the difference between N/A and Turbo radiators. From what I see in the pictures at Rock Auto the trans cooler fittings on the N/A radiator match my car. I will gladly sacrifice the additional volume of coolant for a radiator that does not preload the trans tubes.

Thanks also for the heads-up on securing the temp sensor plug. My existing radiator has a metal plug with recessed hex shape - might even be threaded. I'll make sure the plug in new one is secured.

Main reason I'm even replacing the radiator is my teenagers are the prime drivers of this car. The current one seeps at the plastic end tanks. I don't know if the tanks would fail completely losing all coolant, but if so my kids may not respond quickly/correctly to avoid killing the engine...

Mike
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95' 944T - the kids car; previously known as macs245; Lars 88' 240, sold @ 250K mi. Then macs70GLT, Son of Lars 98' S70 sold @ 225K mi

Today I installed the Nissens 65538A radiator, turns out the existing radiator was also the short one, not extending down below the mounts. Only issue I had was getting the top transmission line threaded on - might have stripped the threads a little. At first it was leaking fluid so I removed the nut to wrap teflon plumbers tape around the threaded part. All seems good so far.

The plastic plug for sensor was a challenge to get in, I used some liquid soap and a large clamp to squeeze it in, then brass wire through radiator fins for good measure. Overall not a bad job.

Thanks for the replies.

Mike
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95' 944T - the kids car; previously known as macs245; Lars 88' 240, sold @ 250K mi. Then macs70GLT, Son of Lars 98' S70 sold @ 225K mi