Radiator: Description and Operation

WARNING: NEVER spray water on a hot radiator. The resulting steam could cause personal injury.

ASSEMBLY
^ A cross flow radiator is used on all models. Tanks in this type radiator are located to the right and left of the core.
^ Radiators have an oil cooler with inlet and outlet fittings for transaxle fluid circulation.

Core
The core is made of aluminum and is of the cross flow design. It utilizes lame tubes that resist plugging, and repairs to the tubes find core are easily made using the hot melt adhesive method.

The core is attached to the tanks by clinched tabs on the core that can be bent back if tank or core replacement is required.

Tanks
The tanks are attached to the core by the use of clinched tabs. I he clinched tabs can he bent back if the tanks need to he removed trod the core.

A high temperature rubber gasket is used to seal the mating surface between the core and the tank. The gasket MUST be replaced any time a tank is removed from the core.

Low Air Deflector
A radiator lower air deflector is designed to redirect air flow. It is generally installed under the vehicle to block air flow from flowing beneath the vehicle and redirect air flow through the cooling system. Deflectors are an NOTE part in reducing drag, preventing front end lift, and increasing radiator cooling.