_Shane_ Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Guys i purchased a radiator for the supra online last week, off a shop on ebay etc The fan shroud does not line up correctly (2/4 holes are off) but i will correct this myself. My main concern is there was a temp sensor in the bottom of the stock rad and this will not fit in the hole in the new rad (hole in new rad is too big) Stupid question now but is that sensor needed and is there a work around ? Thanks in advance Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Can you give me a link to the rad on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 How much bigger is it ? If theres ennough differance between the the 2 diameters you could have an insert made and weld it in place to reduce the size down to the sensors diameter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Doesnt sound like a direct replacement, have you taken these issues up with the supplier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Even with the Fluidyne rad all the holes don't line up properly for the fan shroud. The temp sensor hole is not as easy to fix though, like Wez says I'd take it up with the supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 here is the link lads http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Supra-93-98-Turbo-52MM-ALU-Racing-Radiator-/160578999873?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2563411641 I have already contacted the seller and i am awaiting a reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 The switch is for the electric cooling fan(s) and is very important. Toyota made several different rads for the MKIV with different shroud pick up points and core thickness's. Very few aftermarket ones are as efficient as the (rather plain looking...) stock rads. The shroud itself is vital to proper viscous fan efficiency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 could i hardwire in a switch for the electric cooling fans and not use the sensor ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) Those rads will not fit very well they are too big, I have just removed one from a customers car as the only way they got it in was with one top mount, no bottom rubber mounts and no fan shroud. It was the only way they could shut the bonnet. Edited May 28, 2011 by Lee P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 could i hardwire in a switch for the electric cooling fans and not use the sensor ? You could, but it would be a total cock up, and if you don't watch the temps properly and forget to turn it on? Just get the right rad. I have yet to see an off the shelf alloy rad that has good a core as the stock units. To better stock you'd have to spend a LOT of dosh, probably well over grand for a Seca bar and plate cored one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Supra_07 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I have wired my elec fans in to the ign as I had issues with the temps going to high before the fans came on. So I agree wireing the fans in to the ign mate. The viscus fan never turns off so why do u need it on a switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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