Can I use the radiator out of a 4 cylinder S10 to cool my 6 cylinder 4.3 l S10?
Dec 8, 2020 at 2:38 AM
Radiator swap
1994 CHEVROLET S-10
JILLSON81
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Good afternoon,
I would not as the 4 cylinder is too small for the V6.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-radiator-works
I would replace it with a new radiator.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars
Roy
Install or Connect
1. Radiator.
2. Engine oil cooler line fittings.
Tighten
Fittings to 35 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
3. Transmission fluid cooler line fittings.
Tighten
Fittings to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Hoses.
5. Upper fan shroud.
6. Coolant reservoir hose.
7. Coolant to the radiator.
I would not as the 4 cylinder is too small for the V6.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-radiator-works
I would replace it with a new radiator.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars
Roy
Install or Connect
1. Radiator.
2. Engine oil cooler line fittings.
Tighten
Fittings to 35 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
3. Transmission fluid cooler line fittings.
Tighten
Fittings to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
4. Hoses.
5. Upper fan shroud.
6. Coolant reservoir hose.
7. Coolant to the radiator.
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Dec 8, 2020 at 2:50 AM
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