Radiator Barn radiator

bobjp · 06-21-2007, 02:15 PM

I just received my new radiator from Radiator Barn, but it does not match my old one exactly. There are two small hose fittings on the bottom of the new radiator that are not on my old one. What are they? If you have a radiator from Radiator Barn, are those fittings on yours?

Thanks

**mdm** · 06-21-2007, 02:18 PM

They are for the automatic transmission lines. You don't have an automatic transmission so you just ignore them. You could plug them if they bother you but they won't cause coolant to leak if you don't.

Dravintoad · 06-21-2007, 03:23 PM

When I got a new radiator (not from Radiator barn) it had a similar situation. Apparently my radiator also fit some kind of Mercury. It's no big deal. Just feel relieved that you don't have a plastic radiator anymore. Gawd what was jeep thinking?

**Thunderstrike** · 06-21-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bobjp

I just received my new radiator from Radiator Barn, but it does not match my old one exactly. There are two small hose fittings on the bottom of the new radiator that are not on my old one. What are they? If you have a radiator from Radiator Barn, are those fittings on yours?

Thanks

Did you get a 2-row or 3-row? I'm installing a 3-row. Uncertain about which is better.

**44 NSB** · 06-21-2007, 07:34 PM

If you look at the packing slip it tells you many of their radiators come with an automatic transmission oil cooler. Ignore it you don't have to block it off. I run an electric fan and have the 3 core radiator and I haven't had any problems with it. If I'm at 30-35 mph the fan never comes on and my temp guage runs straight up at 200-210. Your good to go.

**Jerry Bransford** · 06-21-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunderstrike

Did you get a 2-row or 3-row? I'm installing a 3-row. Uncertain about which is better.

A 2-row is generally considered more efficient for a Wrangler than a 3-row is. Heck, Jeep went to a 1-core radiator a few years ago.

**Thunderstrike** · 06-21-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Bransford

A 2-row is generally considered more efficient for a Wrangler than a 3-row is. Heck, Jeep went to a 1-core radiator a few years ago.

I did called the Radiator Barn to switch to 2-row, but the 3-row was already shipped. I'll just have to leave with it and see if it does keep my TJ cool.

If not, hear I come 2-row Aluminum.

**cheesycook** · 06-21-2007, 08:31 PM

If nothing else you can hook up a cheap water pump to it and use it as a camping shower heater.

I was actually happy to see those later because I hope to some day do the XJ auto tranny swap.

bobjp · 06-21-2007, 09:42 PM

I went ahead and installed it with no troubles. I have to give a thumbs up to Radiator Barn. I placed an order at 8:30 pm on Tuesday and had the radiator by 3:00 pm Thursday. It was cheaper than the autoparts stores and looked great.

thanks for the replies

**cheesycook** · 06-22-2007, 10:15 AM

On a side note, when I got my radiator from the barn.....there was candy in the box.

06-21-2007, 08:31 PM	#8
cheesycook Accident Prone Bonehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 2,659 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	If nothing else you can hook up a cheap water pump to it and use it as a camping shower heater. I was actually happy to see those later because I hope to some day do the XJ auto tranny swap. __________________ 98 TJ 4.0 Stick 30 Lock-Right/44 True-Track,4.56. Fire RED. Optima Red top. 3" Full Traction lift, Cragar 352 Street locks w/3.75 BS. 32" BFG AT's. Sailcloth top. Classic4x4 tubular fenders. AtoZ Fab rockers and front and rear bumpers. TBT sportsbar and rear spreader. VDP 6 speaker bar. 2K Intake Manifold. Tuffy Speaker lock boxes. Power inverter. Cobra CB. Magellan GPS. Bed lined tub. 3core HD radiator. Olds airbox with Hummer snokle. Besttop seat covers with heaters. All running lights LED.Steering and oil pan skids. Mile Marker PE8000 winch. Currie Anti-Rock. Olympic trunk. Tuffy Console....and Buddha on the winch. :) And a child seat stained with mud. Hermiston, ORL AtoZ Where Zach makes me toys! Stu-Offroad, because I don't have a clue, but Stu does!

06-21-2007, 09:42 PM	#9
bobjp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 486 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I went ahead and installed it with no troubles. I have to give a thumbs up to Radiator Barn. I placed an order at 8:30 pm on Tuesday and had the radiator by 3:00 pm Thursday. It was cheaper than the autoparts stores and looked great. thanks for the replies __________________ 97 TJ sport. No swaybar. ;)

06-22-2007, 10:15 AM	#10
cheesycook Accident Prone Bonehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 2,659 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	On a side note, when I got my radiator from the barn.....there was candy in the box. __________________ 98 TJ 4.0 Stick 30 Lock-Right/44 True-Track,4.56. Fire RED. Optima Red top. 3" Full Traction lift, Cragar 352 Street locks w/3.75 BS. 32" BFG AT's. Sailcloth top. Classic4x4 tubular fenders. AtoZ Fab rockers and front and rear bumpers. TBT sportsbar and rear spreader. VDP 6 speaker bar. 2K Intake Manifold. Tuffy Speaker lock boxes. Power inverter. Cobra CB. Magellan GPS. Bed lined tub. 3core HD radiator. Olds airbox with Hummer snokle. Besttop seat covers with heaters. All running lights LED.Steering and oil pan skids. Mile Marker PE8000 winch. Currie Anti-Rock. Olympic trunk. Tuffy Console....and Buddha on the winch. :) And a child seat stained with mud. Hermiston, ORL AtoZ Where Zach makes me toys! Stu-Offroad, because I don't have a clue, but Stu does!