{"product_id":"vw-radiator-470r0145","title":"RIDEX 470R0145 Engine radiator VW","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRIDEX Engine radiator (470R0145)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original-equipment-quality thermal management assembly manufactured by RIDEX. Positioned at the front of the engine bay, its primary function is to dissipate heat generated by the engine. Hot coolant is pumped from the engine block through the radiator's high-efficiency brazed aluminum tubes, where thermal energy is transferred to the cooler ambient air passing through the cooling fins. This process ensures the engine operates within its optimal temperature window, preventing localized hot spots and thermal breakdown under high mechanical loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e RIDEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 470R0145\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4059191372775\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Dimensions [mm]:\u003c\/strong\u003e 430 x 322 x 34 (Width x Height x Thickness)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-grade Brazed Aluminum for maximum thermal conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced, heat-stabilized Polymer\/Plastic compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for vehicles equipped with Manual Transmissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for models \u003cstrong\u003ewithout\u003c\/strong\u003e factory-installed Air Conditioning (AC) systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact 430mm x 322mm core radiator is a staple cooling component engineered primarily for classic, naturally aspirated, water-cooled Volkswagen Group (VAG) vehicles built throughout the 1980s and 1990s:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCar Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCompatible Engines \/ Variants\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eEngine Power (hp \/ kW)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eYear of Manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Golf II (19E, 1G1) \/ Jetta II (19E)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.0 \/ 1.3 \/ 1.3 Cat \/ 1.6 \/ 1.6 D \/ 1.6 TD \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Base petrol and non-intercooled diesel models)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e45 - 75 hp \/ 33 - 55 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1983 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Golf I (17) \/ Jetta I (16) \/ Convertible (155)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.5 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.6 D \/ 1.6 TD \/ 1.8 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Selected narrow-grille or standard core configurations)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e54 - 95 hp \/ 40 - 70 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1977 - 1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Scirocco I \u0026amp; II (53, 53B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.5 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.8 (Standard manual transaxle layouts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e70 - 95 hp \/ 51 - 70 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1977 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSEAT Toledo I (1L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.6 i (Early single-point injection variants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e71 - 73 hp \/ 52 - 54 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1991 - 1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Caddy I Pickup (14)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.5 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.6 Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e54 - 75 hp \/ 40 - 55 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1982 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eCritical Fitment Advisory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic VAG vehicles came factory-equipped with multiple variations of radiator widths (e.g., 430mm, 480mm, 525mm, or 675mm) depending on local climate packages, engine displacement, and towing or air conditioning options. This specific item features the **430mm narrow core length**. It will NOT fit high-output setups (like 1.8 GTI 16V or G60), models with automatic gearboxes, or cars equipped with climate control, which require wider cooling matrices. Always verify your existing radiator's core width before purchasing.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium replacement radiator core cross-references directly with or serves as a drop-in substitute for the following factory assembly part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVAG (VW \/ AUDI \/ SEAT \/ SKODA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 171 121 253CB, 171121253CB, 171 121 253CJ, 171121253CJ, 191 121 253, 191121253, 191 121 253L, 191121253L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ridex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57537991672191,"sku":"470R0145","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/7252\/9023\/files\/thumb_388798dc-c258-4235-87ea-f8d8f2f9ced9.jpg?v=1778859441","url":"https:\/\/klassik357.eu\/products\/vw-radiator-470r0145","provider":"Klassik357 - Classic and retro car parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}