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Malc16V · 13-04-2012, 10:31

Guys, what is the difference between the Rad on a Manual v Automatic ?

I've replaced the Rad on this 1998 620Sli Auto a few years ago with a nearly new unit from a car in the scrapyard, it was a straight swop.

I've just ordered and collected a brand new boxed unit and have heard from the guy who is stopping them over that "it is the wrong one". I'm 200 miles away and getting a bit confused as to what the diff is, anyone any experience

bazz54 · 13-04-2012, 15:30

I'm not 100% sure, but I think the difference is as follows. The Auto rad has a pipe going thro the bottom end of it which allows transmission fluid to pass thro and be cooled. The rad for the manual does not have that. So the rad intended for an auto will fit either car (you just don't use that oil connection when fitted to a manual) but you cannot get away with a rad intended for a manual going in to an auto.

Bazz

Malc16V · 13-04-2012, 20:21

Thanks.

It was a few years ago I changed the Rad in this car, I can remember the job but not the detail.

I know the 416 SLi Auto has a separate Auto Trans cooler but I can't remember the detail on the 620SLi.

Ray_S · 13-04-2012, 21:48

Bazz is spot on, there is a replacement guide that may refresh your memory here: http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=390179

devon · 14-04-2012, 11:08

Visuals on http://www.adrad.co.uk/car-radiator/...=600&year=1999
(NOTE : I do not use this company, schematics good)

Malc16V · 14-04-2012, 16:58

Thanks guys, some excellent info there.

I can clearly see the Auto Trans inlet and outlet. I think we have concluded that we have been supplied a Rad for a manual

I must have just taken the Auto Trans connections in my stride when I did the job a few years ago cos I still can't recall dealing with them.

13-04-2012, 10:31	#1
Malc16V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Car: Rover 400 (90-95) Posts: 16	Radiator Man v Auto Guys, what is the difference between the Rad on a Manual v Automatic ? I've replaced the Rad on this 1998 620Sli Auto a few years ago with a nearly new unit from a car in the scrapyard, it was a straight swop. I've just ordered and collected a brand new boxed unit and have heard from the guy who is stopping them over that "it is the wrong one". I'm 200 miles away and getting a bit confused as to what the diff is, anyone any experience

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13-04-2012, 15:30	#2
bazz54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oxfordshire Car: Rover 620SLi, Toyota Celica, Vauxhall Viva Posts: 459 Blog Entries: 1	I'm not 100% sure, but I think the difference is as follows. The Auto rad has a pipe going thro the bottom end of it which allows transmission fluid to pass thro and be cooled. The rad for the manual does not have that. So the rad intended for an auto will fit either car (you just don't use that oil connection when fitted to a manual) but you cannot get away with a rad intended for a manual going in to an auto. Bazz

13-04-2012, 20:21	#3
Malc16V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Car: Rover 400 (90-95) Posts: 16	Thanks. It was a few years ago I changed the Rad in this car, I can remember the job but not the detail. I know the 416 SLi Auto has a separate Auto Trans cooler but I can't remember the detail on the 620SLi.

13-04-2012, 21:48	#4
Ray_S Supporter Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Near Longbridge Car: Honda Accord 2.0i SE (1998) :( Honda Civic 1.4i S Auto (2000) Posts: 2,533	Bazz is spot on, there is a replacement guide that may refresh your memory here: http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=390179

14-04-2012, 11:08	#5
devon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devon Car: 618i '96 Posts: 1,604	Visuals on http://www.adrad.co.uk/car-radiator/...=600&year=1999 (NOTE : I do not use this company, schematics good)

14-04-2012, 16:58	#6
Malc16V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Car: Rover 400 (90-95) Posts: 16	Thanks guys, some excellent info there. I can clearly see the Auto Trans inlet and outlet. I think we have concluded that we have been supplied a Rad for a manual I must have just taken the Auto Trans connections in my stride when I did the job a few years ago cos I still can't recall dealing with them.

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