radiator seals - what do I need
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA Texas
radiator seals - what do I need
I was looking in the Eckler's catalog - found: 76L-78 Seal Kit, Radiator Support, w/L48 w A/C p. 25700 - is this all I will need when I replace the tired old radiator? Didn't everyone say - the radiators Pep Boys or Autozone sells will work in my "77?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Northern CA
Re: radiator seals - what do I need (rrent)
Zip sells a good set of seals... and has diagrams to show you how they should be installed. They don't look like they do much... but you'll see a big difference in cooling ability when they're installed.
Racer
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Palmyra Pa
Re: radiator seals - what do I need (rrent)
I don't know about these thngs. I have practically none left except some on the sides of the radiator which are in sad shape. I never experienced any cooling problems, always around 180 degrees. :cool:
Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
Re: radiator seals - what do I need (rrent)
Get yourself a Dr. Rebuild catalog and look at his diagrams or check out the assmbly manual. I am told the seals make a BIG difference in the temperature of the vehicle and it's ability to cool the temp in the radiator because the air is forced through the radiator rather than around it.
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Drifting
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From: Round Rock, Texas, USA Texas
Re: radiator seals - what do I need (rrent)
Very good - I'm going to replace the radiator cause the original is getting a little tired - no overheating, yet. I figured might as well do it right while I've got it out.
thanks for the input
thanks for the input
Burning Brakes
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Re: radiator seals - what do I need (rrent)
Thought I remembered you are planning to do a future engine swap to a BB, if so, would make sure you are getting a replacement radiator big enough to handle BB cooling requirements.
Melting Slicks
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Re: radiator seals - what do I need (rrent)
I replaced my radiator with a Modine from Advance Auto a couple of years ago and I've had no problems with it (wood :smash: ). I also purchased the radiator seal kit from Zip. It worked fine, but I thought it was a little expensive since you can get the same foam from Home Depot or Lowes. I believe that several members have done just that with success.
I'm sure you've read the procedure for removal and reinstall. I hope you have someone with you because an extra set of hands sure would have been nice to have when I put my radiator in.
I'm sure you've read the procedure for removal and reinstall. I hope you have someone with you because an extra set of hands sure would have been nice to have when I put my radiator in.
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