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s2 radiator the same as s1??

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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Default s2 radiator the same as s1??

i cant get all the hoses & radiator to fit snugly into my s2, the radiator & engine is from a s1, also does anybody have a sort of diagram for all the water hoses at the rear of the engine please,
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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the radiator outlets are different but dont know about size..also some of the hoses are different..water pump hoses is the 1 that springs to mind
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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i think they are slightly different.. the bottom hose connection on the series 2 radiator is slightly angled if i remember right. but im sure someone else will confirm this

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:39 AM
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Is your turbo a series 2 or 1 s2 rads have a water feed pipe going into it s1 does not.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:15 AM
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Totally different. S1 doesn't have the take off for the turbo's water cooling.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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Totally different in every way. Different mounting points, no turbo coolant return etc
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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are you using a serires 1 turbo too if so it'll all fit
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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im using a s2 turbo, i have the top radiator hose its the botttom 1 im having trouble with but i think ive sussed it
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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The water hose at the bottom off the turbo goes to the radiator on a s2.
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