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07-23-2002, 04:03 PM | #1 |
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It's 105 degrees in texas... aluminum radiator?
and my car is overheating. It doesnt usually (usually sits at around 190-210. Today it went all the way up to 240. I dont think anything is wrong, because it heated up very slowly as I sat in traffic for 20 minutes. What steps can I take to really help my car keep cooler? Is an alluminum radiator worth it? Testimonials anyone?
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07-23-2002, 04:05 PM | #2 |
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Are you running an electric fan? If not, check your fan clutch. You may not be pulling any air through the radiator at stops.
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07-23-2002, 04:09 PM | #3 |
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I have a fluidyne rad and it works great. My car was running around 210 with the stock rad and now Its running at 140 when I'm driving. I think I need to swtich to a 180 thermostat instead of the 160 I have in there.
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07-23-2002, 04:52 PM | #4 |
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Hot under the hood
If it heated up slowly while in traffic than you probably need a new clutch/fan.
They only work at idle and low rpm's so if the clutch fluid has leaked and it's running sluggish you'll slowly heat up while sitting in traffic on a real hot day. Other items to consider: A 20/80 water/antifreeze mix is recommended and of course a check of the entire cooling system may be in order. Replace the radiator cap if it's more than a few years old and do a flush and refill if you haven't done so recently. |
07-23-2002, 06:40 PM | #5 |
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Mr 50, it looks like your recommending a mix of 80% antifreeze, and 20% water. I think you mean the other way around. Just wanted to clear any potential confusion.
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07-23-2002, 06:45 PM | #6 |
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oh, and aluminum radiators rock. I would strongly recommend one if living in Texas.
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07-25-2002, 10:30 AM | #7 |
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Has anybody heard of adapting one of those used nascar alluminum radiators they sell for 150 bucks?
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07-26-2002, 12:28 AM | #8 |
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ITS ******* HOT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Live music capital of the world"....Lemme guess, you live in AUSTIN??????????????? (I hope I'm not wrong!)
I dont have any advice, but its been HOTTER THAN HELL here the last week! I know that for 3 days straight, I saw 101* on my PC Weatherbug Temp! And humidity is horrible!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel for ya! Hope you figure it out! Good luck from one sweaty Texan to another!! TNT
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07-26-2002, 08:07 AM | #9 |
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just went through a similar problem a few weeks ago...
Summit sells Griffin aluminum rad for $180+... i also installed a 16" electric fan, and a 180 high flo stat, I noticed the biggest change with the stat.. it still runs up to 190+ while sitting for a long while in traffic, but running down the road or cruising in town it runs about 178-185. good luck i'd probly try a new fan first....
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