Turbo and non turbo rad? difference?

[moho]

I have been having problems with an aftermarket rad. One broke,...replaced with another, which also broke at the bottom. (plastic bolt area near the drain.) I got fed up with the other place that did the original work,...and have it at another shop. This place did some research and says now that the radiator on it (broken one) is a different part number,....(my 03 is a turbo), basically a non turbo radiator has been put on my car. Would this be causing any problems.

[quicksilverdon]

I know the turbo holds more coolant than a non-turbo - look up coolant capacities.
Makes sense since the turbo puts out more heat that it'd have a bigger radiator.

[moho]

I was thinking the pressures are different as well.

[moho]

There was a difference, turns out my frame was bent up front, went thru two new rads to find out. Frame straightened,..seems good now.

[quicksilverdon]

Originally Posted by moho

There was a difference, turns out my frame was bent up front, went thru two new rads to find out. Frame straightened,..seems good now.

Glad you found it.
Better have alignment checked if frame was bent...