Kadett/Manta radiator in GT?

standups · 01-16-2009

will a kedette or manta radiator work in a gt??

oldopelguy · 01-16-2009

A Kadett one will work but it may be very difficult to get the filler cap off and add fluid.

timemachine · 01-16-2009

Manta and Ascona don't fit. If you are looking for more cooling instead of just a replacement, you should look into some of the aluminum core makers:

aluminum radiator core - Google Search

You might find something stock but they can build anything you want.

Jim

Phoenix · 01-16-2009

Manta radiator is about a 1/3 or so wider than a GTs.

Check out this option though.

hrcollinsjr · 01-16-2009

Originally Posted by oldopelguy

A Kadett one will work but it may be very difficult to get the filler cap off and add fluid.

AFAIK the radiators are identical with one exception, the filler neck. The Kadett is located on top of the tank and the GT filler neck is located behind the tank. I carried a tank in to to have it cleaned and tested years ago and was told it was bad. When I went to pick it up the old guy said let me look around and he spotted a radiator that looked identical. I then pointed out the filler neck difference. He said no problem your top tank is good, I'll just switch them out.

Harold

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standups Opeler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Preston, ID Posts: 73	Unanswered: Kadett/Manta radiator in GT? will a kedette or manta radiator work in a gt?? __________________ “Work will win when wishy washy wishing won t.” -Thomas S. Monson

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oldopelguy Have Opel, Will Travel Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saint Michael, MN Posts: 1,727 Logbook Entries: 3 Provided Answers: 2	A Kadett one will work but it may be very difficult to get the filler cap off and add fluid. __________________ 1958 Rekord Sedan, 1958 Olympia Wagon, 1959 Opel Olympia Sedan, 1967 Kadett Coupe, 1967 Admiral Sedan 4L CIH-6, 1968 Kadett fastback 1.1L, 1970 Kadett Wagon Turbo 2.2L, 1971 Kadett Sedan 1.1L, 1975 Manta Wagon 4.3L V-6

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timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim Provided Answers: 7	Manta and Ascona don't fit. If you are looking for more cooling instead of just a replacement, you should look into some of the aluminum core makers: aluminum radiator core - Google Search You might find something stock but they can build anything you want. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

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Phoenix Trouble Maker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 1,970 Real Name: Tony Holcomb Provided Answers: 2	Manta radiator is about a 1/3 or so wider than a GTs. Check out this option though. __________________ Needs a 2dr Ascona, everyone else has one.

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