TA22 Radiator

**Noof** · 07-10-2009, 11:10 PM

I have a radiator supposedly from a TA22 but the radiator return (top hose connection) is on the wrong side for a TA22?.... Is this a RA23 radiator?
In order to "fix" this can I just get a hose with two tight bends in it?

Or

get a radiator guy to weld the hose connector on the correct side?

Or

just chase a TA22 radiator and sell the other one?
Any easy solution here??.... could return it to the wrecker but he has no more Xa2X radiators??

Thanks
Nathan

**stidnam** · 08-10-2009, 10:06 AM

If you are looking for a cheap option just get the hose as you said. Should work well as it will still flow there just will be a bit more restriction from the 2 extra bends but I wouldn't worry about it.

**RAAAH23** · 08-10-2009, 11:18 AM

Yes RA23 Radiator return in on the drivers side while the TA22 Radiator is on the passenger side. easiest way to fix it is just add the bends i wouldnt worry about the extra bends too much shouldnt affect it greatly.

**Invid** · 08-10-2009, 11:34 AM

Might be a good time to look into the Excel radiator conversion

**o_man_ra23** · 08-10-2009, 01:54 PM

The thermostat's restriction on the system would negate the extra bend's restriction. So I would go with the extra bends.

**Noof** · 08-10-2009, 05:57 PM

Ok cool Now for the next question...... Where to find one?
Given that it is not a stock celica thing is there an easier way than sorting the Scheap display for them?

**o_man_ra23** · 08-10-2009, 06:47 PM

You will need to know the pipe diameter, then go and sort through the super crap display for some bends (an S bend cut in half then lengthened with some metal tubing will sort you out)

Another option is to take it to a radiator mob and have them move the outlet for you. Shouldn't cost too much. Just check and make sure it will physically fit your engine bay first.

**"Z" UTE** · 10-10-2009, 08:17 PM

Ahhm, from a very long time ago, I seem to remember that the opening in the radiator support is bigger in a 23 than a 22, and the radiator bolt points will also be wider than the TA22 points. First cab off the rank, grab a tape measure and start writing down some numbers.

cheers Chuck.

**Noof** · 10-10-2009, 11:33 PM

Hmmmm Maybe this radiator has been customed somewhere along the lines because it fits perfectly?
Interesting... Off to Super Cheap tomorrow to find an S

Cheers

**o_man_ra23** · 12-10-2009, 11:36 AM

Before you go playing around with S bends, ring a few radiator shops and ask them how much to move the outlet on a copper tank radiator. You will probably find it is cheaper than you think, and will make the rest of the job easier.