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Old 04-07-13, 11:29 AM
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Angry Radiator bushing problem

So I got a new radiator (DENSO brand) because the original radiator was missing the part that connected to the overflow.
This new radiator doesn't have any type of pipe bushings to connect it to the hose that goes to the overflow.
Went to Home Depot/Lowes/Advance Auto to try to find one but they are too big.

Does anybody have any suggestions on how I can connect it to the overflow tank?

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I need to connect to this overflow tank
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I have the RAD closed up now with the little plastic screw it came with
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what year car do you have? 90-94 had the overflow on the driver's side, which 95-00 has it on the pass side. possible you have the wrong radiator?

what you are missing is the pipe fitting. is the hole threaded?
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Hit up a local radiator shop. They should have the plastic part they you need.
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
what year car do you have? 90-94 had the overflow on the driver's side, which 95-00 has it on the pass side. possible you have the wrong radiator?

what you are missing is the pipe fitting. is the hole threaded?
1995 the overflow is on the pass side
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Originally Posted by Lavrishevo
Hit up a local radiator shop. They should have the plastic part they you need.
Never knew there were radiator shops
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