Radiator interchangeability replacement 1978 to 1982

[vanover69]

Hello all
Ok I have a small leak in the top of my radiator and may need to replace
I can only find radiators that will fit up to a 1978 fiat 124 spider and I have a 1982 124 FI spider
Will the radiator from a 1978 fit the 82 models?
They look the same, but not sure

Thanks in advance
Robert

[18Fiatsandcounting]

There are subtle differences in the various model years, so take a look at these radiators:
https://autoricambi.us/fiat-124-spider- ... caps-fans/

Three things that might be different: radiator size and mounting tab locations, location of the electric fan mounting tabs, and internal fluid (cooling) capacity. I'd give AutoRicambi a call and they can probably steer you in the right direction. Or any of the other usual Fiat parts vendors.

-Bryan

[Slartibartfaster]

If you want to keep the original try RJR radiator in Sharonville. I over-torqued the petcock ( boy, that sounds bad) on a radiator a couple of years ago and they welded in a replacement, cleaned it out in some dunk tanks of nasty stuff and repainted it for about $120 I think. Fine work.

[vanover69]

Thanks for the info.
I did call RJR and few other repair shops and it seemed it was going to cost ~115 to fix at least...if not a bit more.
I found that Vick's the radiator on sale now for 179 and put my order in

As there is only on small area leaking in my radiator I plan to have it fixed and maybe keep for a backup

Thanks again for the help

Robert