Radiator leak.... FMIC??

[Matt_130]

I'm Not sure on this 1 so here's my question : If i were to buy a fmic (Front mounted inter-cooler) Would this replace my radiator??
Oh my cars a mk4 Gt Tdi 130.

[STEWY L]

no. it only cools the inlet air into the engine cylinders after it has been through the turbo.
the radiator cools the water which circulates through the block/head.
i'm not sure if you would need to change the radiator for a unit from a fmic model though,
someone will be along to help on that issue shortly no doubt,
regards,
stewy.

[Matt_130]

Ah right, So it would just be an add on to the whole cooling system, which cant be a bad thing!

Thanks for the reply.

[STEWY L]

Ah right, So it would just be an add on to the whole cooling system, which cant be a bad thing!

Thanks for the reply.

you already have an inter cooler, but it's not front mounted.
as the air is sucked in by the turbo, it gets compressed,and
consequently heats up.your intercooler cools it down a bit
in order to make it more dense, allowing more air to squeeze into
the cylinders.
regards,
stewy.