Maggie cooling issues* RESOLVED* WOOT!....updated
06-12-2013, 01:18 PM
#22
Race Director
well the front end is off and the the heat exchanger is out....no debris up there....going to buy a few parts to fab up a new bracket and extend the hoses...the fins weren't even clogged so I can only assume it was a free space issue.....time will tell
where can I buy a filler plate with mesh in it or do I have to make my own?
hope I can get this all back together
where can I buy a filler plate with mesh in it or do I have to make my own?
hope I can get this all back together
06-12-2013, 03:22 PM
#23
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Pics
Before the carnage 
Got the fascia off and you can see the intercooler hanging down by one bracket
After I removed it and cleaned up the mess from the Dexcool
I cut out a portion of the shroud behind where I am going to mount the intercooler.
I picked up some aluminum at the hardware store to make my new brackets, drilled holes and then bent them so I could attach the new brackets to the underside of the frame
Hmmmmm...I thought I took a pic after I bent the aluminum but I guess not. Anyway I bent the aluminum and trimmed off the excess. I drilled two mounting holes in the bracket and corresponding holes into the frame. I attached the unit with 2 large self tapping screws on each side.
Hopefully tomorrow I can run the new pieces of hose, refill the system and start the fun of putting this all back together Obviously I still need to cut the opening behind the filler plate but right now I want to make sure it will go back together with no issues and go from there...
more to follow
Got the fascia off and you can see the intercooler hanging down by one bracket
After I removed it and cleaned up the mess from the Dexcool
I cut out a portion of the shroud behind where I am going to mount the intercooler.I picked up some aluminum at the hardware store to make my new brackets, drilled holes and then bent them so I could attach the new brackets to the underside of the frame
Hmmmmm...I thought I took a pic after I bent the aluminum but I guess not. Anyway I bent the aluminum and trimmed off the excess. I drilled two mounting holes in the bracket and corresponding holes into the frame. I attached the unit with 2 large self tapping screws on each side.
Hopefully tomorrow I can run the new pieces of hose, refill the system and start the fun of putting this all back together
Obviously I still need to cut the opening behind the filler plate but right now I want to make sure it will go back together with no issues and go from there...more to follow
06-12-2013, 03:38 PM
#24
Race Director
Before the carnage
Attachment 47727281
Got the fascia off and you can see the intercooler hanging down by one bracket
Attachment 47727282
After I removed it and cleaned up the mess from the Dexcool I cut out a portion of the shroud behind where I am going to mount the intercooler.
Attachment 47727283
Attachment 47727284
I picked up some aluminum at the hardware store to make my new brackets, drilled holes and then bent them so I could attach the new brackets to the underside of the frame
Attachment 47727285
Hmmmmm...I thought I took a pic after I bent the aluminum but I guess not. Anyway I bent the aluminum and trimmed off the excess. I drilled two mounting holes in the bracket and corresponding holes into the frame. I attached the unit with 2 large self tapping screws on each side.
Attachment 47727286
Hopefully tomorrow I can run the new pieces of hose, refill the system and start the fun of putting this all back together Obviously I still need to cut the opening behind the filler plate but right now I want to make sure it will go back together with no issues and go from there...
more to follow
Attachment 47727281
Got the fascia off and you can see the intercooler hanging down by one bracket
Attachment 47727282
After I removed it and cleaned up the mess from the Dexcool
I cut out a portion of the shroud behind where I am going to mount the intercooler.Attachment 47727283
Attachment 47727284
I picked up some aluminum at the hardware store to make my new brackets, drilled holes and then bent them so I could attach the new brackets to the underside of the frame
Attachment 47727285
Hmmmmm...I thought I took a pic after I bent the aluminum but I guess not. Anyway I bent the aluminum and trimmed off the excess. I drilled two mounting holes in the bracket and corresponding holes into the frame. I attached the unit with 2 large self tapping screws on each side.
Attachment 47727286
Hopefully tomorrow I can run the new pieces of hose, refill the system and start the fun of putting this all back together
Obviously I still need to cut the opening behind the filler plate but right now I want to make sure it will go back together with no issues and go from there...more to follow
06-12-2013, 03:52 PM
#25
Team Owner
Thread Starter
an all day drive........ well actually if I leave here at 6am I can be in the tasting room at Good People by 3PM
06-12-2013, 11:04 PM
#26
Drifting
06-13-2013, 06:29 AM
#27
Tech Contributor
Nice work Pewter!
I have to say that I never had problems with coolant temps with my Maggie and running the A/C in the Texas heat.
The fact that it's done it from day one still makes me wonder if both of your fans are working properly and spinning the right direction. I sure hope your problems are solved.
I have to say that I never had problems with coolant temps with my Maggie and running the A/C in the Texas heat.
The fact that it's done it from day one still makes me wonder if both of your fans are working properly and spinning the right direction. I sure hope your problems are solved.
06-13-2013, 08:39 AM
#28
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Nice work Pewter!
I have to say that I never had problems with coolant temps with my Maggie and running the A/C in the Texas heat.
The fact that it's done it from day one still makes me wonder if both of your fans are working properly and spinning the right direction. I sure hope your problems are solved.
I have to say that I never had problems with coolant temps with my Maggie and running the A/C in the Texas heat.
The fact that it's done it from day one still makes me wonder if both of your fans are working properly and spinning the right direction. I sure hope your problems are solved.
06-13-2013, 12:31 PM
#30
Team Owner
Thread Starter
...at any rate more pics in a few....breaking for lunch and probably done for the day as I have stuff to do this afternoon.
06-13-2013, 12:38 PM
#31
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Got the front end back on but still have to tie up some things on the underside and then of course address the opening.
This guy decided he wanted to help....he kept walking in the garage
This guy decided he wanted to help....he kept walking in the garage
06-13-2013, 03:27 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
Hey great work mate,that little guy looks like he needs a bowl of water
lol.
Really hope you get a result with the mods.
Is there any way the ac compressor is slightly seized and adding load to the motor ? just a thought.
Also,can you get it tuned to kick the fans in at a lower temp .
Sorry i can`t help more, i tend to go out in my cars to get warm here in the uk lol.
lol.
Really hope you get a result with the mods.
Is there any way the ac compressor is slightly seized and adding load to the motor ? just a thought.
Also,can you get it tuned to kick the fans in at a lower temp .
Sorry i can`t help more, i tend to go out in my cars to get warm here in the uk lol.
06-14-2013, 12:44 PM
#33
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Hey great work mate,that little guy looks like he needs a bowl of water
lol.
Really hope you get a result with the mods.
Is there any way the ac compressor is slightly seized and adding load to the motor ? just a thought.
Also,can you get it tuned to kick the fans in at a lower temp .
Sorry i can`t help more, i tend to go out in my cars to get warm here in the uk lol.
lol.
Really hope you get a result with the mods.
Is there any way the ac compressor is slightly seized and adding load to the motor ? just a thought.
Also,can you get it tuned to kick the fans in at a lower temp .
Sorry i can`t help more, i tend to go out in my cars to get warm here in the uk lol.
06-14-2013, 01:28 PM
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Looks like she is almost back together now. Looks like a fun little job. Hope all the work lowers the temp,s on her for you. I had to do the same thing to mine when I had the Kenne Bell on the car.But also put the tiger shark front on her. Robert
Last edited by robert miller; 06-18-2013 at 10:38 PM.
06-15-2013, 01:41 PM
#36
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06-18-2013, 09:32 PM
#39
Team Owner
Thread Starter
worked all weekend and had court today....cut the filler plate hole today ....just got back from Home Depot and picked up some metal screen and adhesive...gotta pick up some trim for the opening...should have it back together by noon tomorrow...will post pics
06-18-2013, 10:30 PM
#40
Le Mans Master
You can get nice SS screen at McMaster Carr
http://www.mcmaster.com/#wire-cloth/=n95dmh