Radiator fit

[fooddaman]

Hello,

Just curious if the radiator/fan assembly from a 90 Festiva will work in an 89?

The 89 is an automatic with fuel injection. Not sure what the 90 is, I'm still trying to get the specs.

I appreciate any help!

Brian

[crazyrog17]

Automatics have dual core radiators and integrated ATX cooling lines.

You can use the 90 radiator but you'll need a separate ATX cooling radiator (found for about 30 bucks at McParts stores).

[fooddaman]

Automatics have dual core radiators and integrated ATX cooling lines.

You can use the 90 radiator but you'll need a separate ATX cooling radiator (found for about 30 bucks at McParts stores).

So if the 90 is an automatic, I should be all set?

Thanks for the quick reply!

[htchbck]

Yes, any year automatic radiator can go in any festiva.

[fooddaman]

Cool, thanks guys for the quick reply. Now I just hope the 90 is an auto

[crazyrog17]

Let us know! We like pics too, even for a simple radiator swap.

[fooddaman]

LOL... will do. I'm not a master mechanic by any stretch of the word, but I do like to dabble. Plus, I'd really like to start saving some cash on gas

Hey, while I have your attention, the speedometer and mileage doesn't work on the 89. Is that typically a speedometer cable? If so, would one off a 90 work?

Thanks.

[htchbck]

^^ yes and yes

[91mcnasty]

the radiator your intersted in from me is for a manual trans.

[91mcnasty]

i do have that speedo cable you need thou!!!!

[fooddaman]

the radiator your intersted in from me is for a manual trans.

Bummer

i do have that speedo cable you need thou!!!!

Will one from a man trans work on an automatic? How much?

Thanks!

[crazyrog17]

Don't forget you can add a separate trans cooler to the manual trans radiator. Like I said, kits for auxiliary trans coolers are about $30.

[91mcnasty]

i said fifty bucks for that radiator so if you gotta add 30 bucks for it too work id give it too ya for 20 bucks just too help another festy owner out!!!!!
and im not sure about the cable find out ill make you a deal if your coming too get the radiator too.

[fooddaman]

Thanks McNasty! If it works out, I'd like to pickup this weekend if possible as I get paid on Friday.

I noticed that the aux trans cooler is a universal one. What is the difficulty in adding one? I usually like to stick to the what goes in is exactly what comes out type, plus I don't have a lot of tools to get to crazy.

[Charlie1717]

If you ever need a hand I'm pretty close
Or parts or anything. (unfortunately no radiator for you though)