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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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First, thanks for everyone's replies, one of them made me think of something that may have been the problem. Last post I mentioned that I had a Vararam installed and I was seeing water temps of 220-225. Well, I remembered that I saw the installer insert a board behind the shroud to make the cut out. Yes, you guessed it, he LEFT THE BOARD BEHIND THE SHROUD COVERING THE RADIATOR!. Of course I called the installer to let him know that if he couldn't find his "cutting board" it is because I have it in my garage.
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Oopsie! It was a test to see if you had detective skillz!


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Yeah I knew it had to be something else, there's no possible way that a (properly installed) Vararam alone can raise coolant (or oil) temps that much.
Glad ya got it figured out.
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We do tell people to put something behind the shroud to protect the condenser when they are cutting but this is the first I have heard of someone leaving it!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by VaraRam Industries
We do tell people to put something behind the shroud to protect the condenser when they are cutting but this is the first I have heard of someone leaving it!!!!!!!
I think it is absolutely your fault. Your instructions say to put something behind the shroud to protect it BUT...



Do your instructions say to "Remove it when finished"? Hm..... I rest my case.


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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by VaraRam Industries
We do tell people to put something behind the shroud to protect the condenser when they are cutting but this is the first I have heard of someone leaving it!!!!!!!
Now that I know it is your fault I will be sending a doctor bill for my frustration...
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