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piping differences between ex and dx rad
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 3:56 am
by james butler
i want to fit the dx rad to my rocco to aid cooling as ive currently got the smallest radiator ever fitted in my rocco due to being a carbed gt2.
if i fit the dx rad will i need to change the coolant pipes for longer ones? or will the rad fit further over the other way keeping the pipework in the same position?
Re: piping differences between ex and dx rad
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 12:16 pm
by mark1gls
Have you got a picture of the radiator you have fitted already and the pipes?
Re: piping differences between ex and dx rad
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:15 pm
by mr.brown
james butler wrote: or will the rad fit further over the other way keeping the pipework in the same position?
Yes. There are multiple holes in the support panel for all manner of radiators - from the 1.3 all the way to the 16v with aircon.
If you fit a DX rad you'll need the cowling to match.
Re: piping differences between ex and dx rad
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 10:07 pm
by steve bain
I think it's wider and goes out both sides so you'll need new top and bottom hose. Based on no info other than a feeling though....
Re: piping differences between ex and dx rad
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 11:37 pm
by unknownmale
I have the DX radiator fitted.
Like mentioned your EX fan shroud will not fit it. You can pick up the larger ones on eBay for around £30, I use put two aftermarket fans on though.
Re: piping differences between ex and dx rad
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:13 pm
by james butler
cheers guys
i do have the DX shroud and the new rad but was just worried if the radiator had to be moved over toward to the drivers side the origenal pipes wouldnt fit.