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Burning Brakes
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Radiators
Napa and AutoZone both sell Spectra Lifetime radiator and I can't afford a new all aluminum Be Cool just yet, so how good is the Spectra for the Corvette. I put a Spectra in my blazer and it was exactly like the OEM, to the T.
My OEM tank is cracked by the top hose, I can get a new tank put on, but would that be worth it, I haven't taken it out to check inside yet. It cracked when my fans did not come on once last year, now it is more significant, so out it comes.
Besides the "Buy a Be Cool or $500.00 GM plastic one" any other advice people?
I am going to get a Be Cool later if I am told it will be worth it, just putting in a Spectra for now maybe.
Is there a thread on bleeding the coolant that I can't find, Thanks guys, I appreciate the help
My OEM tank is cracked by the top hose, I can get a new tank put on, but would that be worth it, I haven't taken it out to check inside yet. It cracked when my fans did not come on once last year, now it is more significant, so out it comes.
Besides the "Buy a Be Cool or $500.00 GM plastic one" any other advice people?
I am going to get a Be Cool later if I am told it will be worth it, just putting in a Spectra for now maybe.
Is there a thread on bleeding the coolant that I can't find, Thanks guys, I appreciate the help
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
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AC Delco 20889 = $249.79 from Rock Auto ,and that's just ONE source. AC Delco is GM OE on many items. Many years ago Delco was owned by GM. Good quality parts. I do not hesitate to use Delco parts.
"Spectra" sounds Chinese to me. At the ridiculously low price I'm seeing, I can just about guarantee it.
HTH
"Spectra" sounds Chinese to me. At the ridiculously low price I'm seeing, I can just about guarantee it.
HTH
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Burning Brakes
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From: Motorsports Capital of the World..Indianapolis Indiana
Here you go.
Start w/ a cold engine
1) Start the engine.
2) Allow the engine to idle for 1 minute.
3) Install surge tank cap.
4) Cycle the engine RPMs from idle to 3000 in 30 second intervals until the coolant temperature reaches 99°C (210°F).
5)Shut off the engine.
6) Remove the surge tank cap.
7) Start the engine.
8) Allow the engine to Idle for 1 minute. Fill the surge tank to 12.7 mm (0.5 in) above the COLD FULL mark on the surge tank.
9) Install the surge tank cap.
10) Cycle the engine RPMs from idle to 3000 in 30 second intervals until the coolant reaches 99°C (210°F).
11) Shut off the engine.
12) Remove the surge tank cap.
13) Top off the coolant as necessary, 12.7 mm (0.5 in) above FULL COLD mark on the surge tank.
14) Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the engine compartment.
15) Inspect the concentration of the engine coolant.
16) Install the surge tank cap.
I have repeated the process a couple of times on at least 1 car to get enough trapped air out.
Start w/ a cold engine
1) Start the engine.
2) Allow the engine to idle for 1 minute.
3) Install surge tank cap.
4) Cycle the engine RPMs from idle to 3000 in 30 second intervals until the coolant temperature reaches 99°C (210°F).
5)Shut off the engine.
6) Remove the surge tank cap.
7) Start the engine.
8) Allow the engine to Idle for 1 minute. Fill the surge tank to 12.7 mm (0.5 in) above the COLD FULL mark on the surge tank.
9) Install the surge tank cap.
10) Cycle the engine RPMs from idle to 3000 in 30 second intervals until the coolant reaches 99°C (210°F).
11) Shut off the engine.
12) Remove the surge tank cap.
13) Top off the coolant as necessary, 12.7 mm (0.5 in) above FULL COLD mark on the surge tank.
14) Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the engine compartment.
15) Inspect the concentration of the engine coolant.
16) Install the surge tank cap.
I have repeated the process a couple of times on at least 1 car to get enough trapped air out.
Awesome, thanks a lot
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Burning Brakes
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AC Delco 20889 = $249.79 from Rock Auto ,and that's just ONE source. AC Delco is GM OE on many items. Many years ago Delco was owned by GM. Good quality parts. I do not hesitate to use Delco parts.
"Spectra" sounds Chinese to me. At the ridiculously low price I'm seeing, I can just about guarantee it.
HTH
"Spectra" sounds Chinese to me. At the ridiculously low price I'm seeing, I can just about guarantee it.
HTH
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
AC Delco still is a GM company http://www.gm.com/copyright/
