Radiator difference question
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Radiator difference question
Hello Lexus friends.
I just got an order from Rockauto. I bought an original Denso radiator 2214100.
Unfortunately it isnt the same as the original. My car has a separate tank for the cooling fluid at the passenger side just above the wheel. I received an radiator with a radiatorcap to fill the fluid directly into the radiator. I thought this was only for the pre facelift model.
Do you guys know if I can install this wrong radiator without any risk? The air intake is on top so I can imagine that this part can be a bit different as well and maybe other stuff is different to.
I just got an order from Rockauto. I bought an original Denso radiator 2214100.
Unfortunately it isnt the same as the original. My car has a separate tank for the cooling fluid at the passenger side just above the wheel. I received an radiator with a radiatorcap to fill the fluid directly into the radiator. I thought this was only for the pre facelift model.
Do you guys know if I can install this wrong radiator without any risk? The air intake is on top so I can imagine that this part can be a bit different as well and maybe other stuff is different to.
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Here is what I have.
Dont mind the stupid Mercedes joke cover.
Check the barrel on the left.
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No it wasnt. I am a proper right hand driver in Europe 
Smart question. I checked the UK market on this topic and I see those radiators for sale over there but still this is extremely rare when I compare the radiator offers....
Smart question. I checked the UK market on this topic and I see those radiators for sale over there but still this is extremely rare when I compare the radiator offers....
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There is no difference between the Denso tow radiator and the non-tow radiator. Your setup is different than US spec cars, both pre and post facelift. I've never seen a system on these cars with an expansion tank like you have. What does the top of your radiator look like under the air intake? Remove the 2 plastic retainers and the air intake lifts off.
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