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1975 164's radiator - compatible with 240's ??? 140-160 1975

posted by  Ken C on  Tue Jul 22 15:20 CST 2003
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Hi. Not having a 164 to examine myself, I was nevertheless wondering (future plans) if a 1975 164's radiator (with automatic trans.) was the same as (or could be swapped with) that of the 240 cars with which it shares some of its body parts that year. It seems that it's impossible to find a manufacturer's listing for a heavy-duty (3-row, higher capacity) radiator for a 164, but there is no problem getting one for a 240.
[The "up-to-1974" 164's are different from the 1975 version in some ways.]
So, can a 240's HD radiator be installed in a '75 164? Are the dimensions of their radiators similar? Are the automatic transmission lines on the right (passenger) side in the '75 164, as they are in the 240's? Are the upper and lower radiator hoses' necks the same in both cars?
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1975 164's radiator - compatible with 240's ??? 140-160 1975

posted by  CyaLater on  Wed Jul 23 16:35 CST 2003
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The 240 & 164 radiators are completly different. Doesn't matter however, the stock 164 rdiator is heaps big enough for any job.







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1975 164's radiator - compatible with 240's ??? 140-160 1975

posted by  mcduck on  Tue Jul 22 15:49 CST 2003
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IIRC, no, they're not compatible.
A competent shop, however, could make a very nice 164 radiator for not much more than a new 240 one.
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