Hey guys. I’m needing a new radiator. My question is has anyone done a 5.7 or 2004-newer radiator swap on a 02-03. Ik most of the differences in the radiator and coolant reservoirs. But the only difference I see that wouldn't work out is on the 04-newer reservoir there is not a return line like there is on my 03 4.7. It appears to literally just be an overflow tank or something? kinda like a catch can.
So again has anyone done this? And if not could you help me understand this difference in them? Below is a pic of the hose I’m talking about that comes out form the bottom of the reservoir tank. This hose is not present that ik of on the other type of radiator. Could I just block off this hose and use the other radiator? Other than this one hose I see no reason why I can’t directly swap this radiator and put the different tank on it.
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yes that is a PVC intake
So again has anyone done this? And if not could you help me understand this difference in them? Below is a pic of the hose I’m talking about that comes out form the bottom of the reservoir tank. This hose is not present that ik of on the other type of radiator. Could I just block off this hose and use the other radiator? Other than this one hose I see no reason why I can’t directly swap this radiator and put the different tank on it.
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yes that is a PVC intake