Radiator/shroud Seals.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2002
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From: Back in Nebraska
Radiator/shroud Seals.
I just got through installing radiator and shroud seals. Car hasn’t had them up to now. After a test drive the engine temp was about 10 degrees hotter. A/C off and driving easy at 55mph. I thought that the seals were designed to direct more air flow through the radiator making the engine run cooler. Has anyone had any experience with this problem?
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Sierra Foothills CA
That doesn't make sense. The seals helped me when I was dealing with cooling issues. If you have them all installed and sealing properly it makes me wonder if ambient temps were the same as before installing the seals. Other than that, as long as nothing is blocking the front of your radiator, I can't imagine how they would make temps worse.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2002
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From: Back in Nebraska
That doesn't make sense. The seals helped me when I was dealing with cooling issues. If you have them all installed and sealing properly it makes me wonder if ambient temps were the same as before installing the seals. Other than that, as long as nothing is blocking the front of your radiator, I can't imagine how they would make temps worse.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Peoria IL
Adding anything in front of the radiator can reduce the airflow some. I also can't think of any way the seals would make the cooling system work less effectively, but the condenser could create a mild restriction in airflow.
If it's not difficult, you might remove the condenser but leave the seals in place to double check which item is the root cause of your engine temperature increase.
If it's not difficult, you might remove the condenser but leave the seals in place to double check which item is the root cause of your engine temperature increase.
