New Radiator - Some Questions

Phillyfanfrombirth · 04-22-2005, 05:00 PM

Unless your old one is not the original... your new one (like I have to tell you) should be an exact match.

Now...

Do flush the system. Do replace the thermostat. If the pump has any age or showing any signs of wear, replace it. Hoses (radiator or heater) cracked or just ugly? Replace. Ugly clamps? Replace.

One other thing... depending on how "stock" you want to keep this thing, maybe it might be a good time to look into a tranny cooler, to which I would bypass the radiator altogether.

gbeals · 04-22-2005, 09:21 PM

Well the Radiator place called, and said they made a mistake... SO I'll have my new CORRECT rad here on wed.!

I think I will look into a tranny cooler. Good idea.

Question on the heater. My heater core is in the heater, but none of the duct work or the controls.. Should I have a working heater? Or is it alright to just have the core in place. I have no need for the heater if it is just to keep warm.

04-22-2005, 05:00 PM	#1
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: New Radiator - Some Questions Unless your old one is not the original... your new one (like I have to tell you) should be an exact match. Now... Do flush the system. Do replace the thermostat. If the pump has any age or showing any signs of wear, replace it. Hoses (radiator or heater) cracked or just ugly? Replace. Ugly clamps? Replace. One other thing... depending on how "stock" you want to keep this thing, maybe it might be a good time to look into a tranny cooler, to which I would bypass the radiator altogether.

04-22-2005, 09:21 PM	#2
gbeals 68-351W Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wilmington Posts: 44	Re: New Radiator - Some Questions Well the Radiator place called, and said they made a mistake... SO I'll have my new CORRECT rad here on wed.! I think I will look into a tranny cooler. Good idea. Question on the heater. My heater core is in the heater, but none of the duct work or the controls.. Should I have a working heater? Or is it alright to just have the core in place. I have no need for the heater if it is just to keep warm.

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