Radiator shroud replacement?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 2,521
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Radiator shroud replacement? (C5Noir)
Yes...that stuff is barely on there, isn't it?
The first 10 times I added 3M double-sided tape to it and cleaned the heat exchanger with alcohol before sticking it back together. What a PITA! I have seen the same type of foam material in strips for sale at Home Depot, Lowes etc. if you want new ones.
Now I don't even use those strips anymore. I have'nt notice the car run any hotter either.
The first 10 times I added 3M double-sided tape to it and cleaned the heat exchanger with alcohol before sticking it back together. What a PITA! I have seen the same type of foam material in strips for sale at Home Depot, Lowes etc. if you want new ones.
Now I don't even use those strips anymore. I have'nt notice the car run any hotter either.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 993
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Re: Radiator shroud replacement? (C5Noir)
C5Noir,
The foam seals began to loosen and move out of place on my 1999 Coupe soon after I purchased the car new. I used black silicone sealer to "glue" the foam seals in place.
The quality of the part is very poor - a classic example of cheap materials used in production.
1999 White C5 Coupe
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 8,205
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: Radiator shroud replacement? (C5Noir)
I didn't have any on mine....... It must have blown ( :jester ) out, or been discontinued. I don't believe it would make much difference one way or the other. :rolleyes:
