Author Topic: What is the difference between the 86 &87-89 rad (Read 2061 times)

c_williamson007 · « **on:** February 08, 2015, 01:09:21 PM »

I have been looking at nifty silicone hoses for sale and I recently saw a used set on here and some one asked what year radiator they were for. I know my R is a mash up of many years so I would like to identify what radiator is on it. The only thing I know for sure is the frame is 86. Thanks in advance for the help.

zcarlson12 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2015, 07:46:15 PM »

If I remember right the only difference is the spouts. the 88-89 are straight and the 86-87 are elbows.

c_williamson007 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2015, 09:27:08 PM »

Quote from: zcarlson12;49962

If I remember right the only difference is the spouts. the 88-89 are straight and the 86-87 are elbows.

Thanks for the info. If anyone else has any more info I would love to hear it.

c_williamson007 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2015, 09:56:32 PM »

Just checked out some rads on fee bay and it looks like the spouts are as stated