Pulled my Radiator today (Large Pics)
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Re: Pulled my Radiator today (KYVette90)
I just filled the radiator with a coolant/water mix and went for a test drive.
It's about 88 degs outside, the car ran 167 - 171 degs on the parkway. I drove for about 10 miles crusing at 70 - 80mph, the temp never went above 171 degs.
Around town and at an idle, the temp hit about 190 degs.
I have a 160 deg themostat and a stock chip.
Vic
It's about 88 degs outside, the car ran 167 - 171 degs on the parkway. I drove for about 10 miles crusing at 70 - 80mph, the temp never went above 171 degs.
Around town and at an idle, the temp hit about 190 degs.
I have a 160 deg themostat and a stock chip.
Vic
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Re: Pulled my Radiator today (swantzilla)
If the black plastic ***** are just spinning, they little clip has moved. They are studs that are slid into the cross support. They sit in a keyhole shaped hole so if they are just spinning, you may be able to slide them to the right and pop them right out.
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Re: Pulled my Radiator today (Vic'89)
:eek: :eek: :eek:
How long has it been between cleanings? (serious question)
Well this is the first time I have cleaned it. I doubt the previous 2 owners ever cleaned it. They were just into driving, not much into performance.
Here is what the debris consisted of:
Leaves, pebbles, rocks, paper bags, plastic bags, wood, a sock, asphalt, styroform.
Vic
How long has it been between cleanings? (serious question)
Well this is the first time I have cleaned it. I doubt the previous 2 owners ever cleaned it. They were just into driving, not much into performance.
Here is what the debris consisted of:
Leaves, pebbles, rocks, paper bags, plastic bags, wood, a sock, asphalt, styroform.
Vic
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Re: Pulled my Radiator today (swantzilla)
Is there a trick?
When I was done, I drilled holes in the tabs (which you will see when you finally get those hold-down screws out) and used a sheet metal screw to secure them to the radiator shroud. Pop rivet as mentioned might be a cleaner answer.
Pete
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