turbo water pipe

One turbo water pipe connects to the radiator, is that the one you mean?

 

If you have metal end tanks you could fit a pipe in there to connect the hose. If they are plastic, you're outta luck. The other option is to tap into the top radiator hose with a coupler that has a pipe in it. I'll try to locate a pic of what I'm describing and post it up.

*The ASI Aluminum rads for the 165 have come way down in price. I've seen them shipped for as low as $220 from Bellingham, WA.

 

If you have metal end tanks but no coolant pipe for the turbo, sounds like you have a regular 162 radiator with single core, yes?

If the fans aren't coming on and everything seems OK, it may be that it's simply not hot enough yet.

 

If you have a 162 rad, i would seriously consider getting an after market one (ASI) or a stock 165 replacement.

my 165 had a 162 rad in it when i bought it, and i strongly believe it was one of the contributing factors to the blown headgasket i had to deal with.


You can see the split in the top radiator hose that came on my car in this pic

 

i have a block off plate for the turbo, as well as an adapter for the upper rad hose.
take your pic

 

Turn your ignition switch to ON but don't start the car. Un-plug the coolant sensor in the bottom of the radiator passenger side and the fan should turn on.

You should have a coolant sensor in the radiator bottom passenger side. If you don't b/c it's a 162 radiator, then someone has modified your wiring.

 

there are a couple on e-bay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ASI-...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

dang man they dropped in price alot since april @_@

 

^Is the wiring for the coolant temp sensor and the sensor itself still there? I'm guessing not, sounds like the previous owner probably just removed it when he put in the 162 rad.

You'll have to get a sensor, check the wiring and all relays to ensure everything's intact.

Note: in the 165, the coolant temp sensor is mounted in the lower rad like in the below pic. You can see it just above the radiator mount.


In the 162, the sensor is mounted on the thermostat housing:

 

^Mafix is right, there are absolutely no big suppliers out there who can get you an aftermarket 165 rad; they simply do not exist. If your mechanic says he can get one, he's wrong. The only one he can get is one from 935 Motorsports or Toyota. Both have the weak plastic end tanks. PWR also makes one for the 165 on special order, but it's $600 + shipping costs. Go with ASI for $220 shipped.

 

Nope it doesn't come with sensors