Cooling system
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Cooling system
Hi
imreplacing the radiator in my 84 Corvette.
im looking for suggestions as to radiator,and,
fan.
Im also going to replace the AC Condenser while im at it.
All new hoses too
Any additions and suggestions appreciated.
monte K
Anderson,IN
imreplacing the radiator in my 84 Corvette.
im looking for suggestions as to radiator,and,
fan.
Im also going to replace the AC Condenser while im at it.
All new hoses too
Any additions and suggestions appreciated.
monte K
Anderson,IN
Last edited by monte k; Sep 18, 2018 at 11:30 AM.
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Are you replacing it with a new stock radiator?
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I just installed a new aluminum radiator from Engineered Cooling Products.
They advised ahead of time that I would need to modify the plastic shroud, which I did.
It was quite a knuckle buster but I got it in.
One thing - There is a bung just below the upper transmission cooling line which I believe is for a "Low coolant level" sensor.
I don't have a sensor so I will have to add one, just to plug the hole. The hole has a collar and is not tapped. ECP advised that you can't tap the hole for a plug, as it will void the warranty.
They advised ahead of time that I would need to modify the plastic shroud, which I did.
It was quite a knuckle buster but I got it in.
One thing - There is a bung just below the upper transmission cooling line which I believe is for a "Low coolant level" sensor.
I don't have a sensor so I will have to add one, just to plug the hole. The hole has a collar and is not tapped. ECP advised that you can't tap the hole for a plug, as it will void the warranty.
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I have a BE COOL radiator in my C3 and I have been very happy with it. I bought it and installed it 20 plus years ago and it has served my very Hot running C3 very well. I then bought the cooling fans and shroud from them as well. The parts fit like a glove and the install was easy. I will buy another one from Be Cool when my C4 radiator starts to leak, I hate those stupid plastic tanks on the ends of the factory radiator, that is where they like to leak I have been told. How much money did GM save by using the plastic tanks on one of Chevrolet's Premier cars?
Good luck with your Radiator and Condenser replacement! I hope you are a ROCK AUTO customer for those factory parts like the Fans for your Corvette. The Radiator you need to get from a quality aftermarket company, everything else you can get from Rock Auto and save a few bucks!
Good luck with your Radiator and Condenser replacement! I hope you are a ROCK AUTO customer for those factory parts like the Fans for your Corvette. The Radiator you need to get from a quality aftermarket company, everything else you can get from Rock Auto and save a few bucks!
