Aftermarket radiator question (AT vs. MT)

[offthahook]

So, my radiator was rusted out and had to be replaced. My friend manages a Carquest and is NAILS on getting parts right, first time even. I told her I had the FI engine with an AT. She said her database listed only one radiator-- regardless of tranny type. She double checked, too. I thought maybe there was a plug for the AT cooling line on aftermarket rads, and if you have a 5 spd., you just don't use it. The car runs smooth as hell and doesn't get hot at all. I did not physically see the radiator, but it must have fit fine. Normally, I would use Honda parts, but I think radiators are prolly okay if not "made" by Honda. SO, are there any probs. or are they kinda interchangeable???

[89accord_lxi_coupe]

what were the numbers on that radiator? there might be people here that will need to get a new one. who's the maker, how much, you know the usual ques.

[netfreak]

You'd only need to worry if you have an AT with the cooling lines. For MT, just make sure the radiator fits and hook up the lines.