FedEx came by today

[CrimsonRacing]

brought me me new radiator..........

Maybe this will end my overheating issues.....:banana: :banana:




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[EHardy1971]

Nice!,Griffin,or Fluidyne?

[CrimsonRacing]

actually Eric......it is from CSX Racing..............

with the money I've spent in the last 3 months,I couldn't afford either of those,but I am quite pleased.





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[SlowJoe]

sweet:metal:

[EHardy1971]

actually Eric......it is from CSX Racing..............

with the money I've spent in the last 3 months,I couldn't afford either of those,but I am quite pleased.

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Sweet!:nice:

[QWKSNKE]

I must have missed something. Are you having a overheating issue?

[CrimsonRacing]

I must have missed something. Are you having a overheating issue?


yeah.............ever since I changed out the sending unit for the temp gauge,it has been belching fluid out of the overflow........

I tried to burp the system,but it is still doing it.I have got to get this issue resolved before the trip to Florida....

also bought a Sun Pro manual temp gauge which will be installed on Sunday along with the Rad........





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[waypastcrazy]

I have to burp mine every time I touch the cooling system.I have to leave the water hose in rad on medium flow till engine goes through a few heat cycles. air gets trapped in the top of the engine and has to be gotten out.lol good luck sounds like a sweet ride.

[CrimsonRacing]

Changed the Rad today and the temp is staying right between 180 and 190......

Even the temp gauge is working correctly...........:banana:




Burped the system and everything seems to be just fine now.........







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[qkjuicedpony]

Outstanding!!!!!


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[waypastcrazy]

That's great man!I bet the fan hardly ever has to turn on.

[Craig K.]

Richard, who did u buy that radiator through, and if you don't mind, how much was it?

[CrimsonRacing]

Richard, who did u buy that radiator through, and if you don't mind, how much was it?



Craig..................EDT Motors on Ebay............The Radiator is from CSX Racing.........

$185 shipped............


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[CrimsonRacing]

as a side note............I have learned 2 things during the radiator swap.

1-never believe the words "fits just like OEM".......If it is not OEM,then it NEVER fits right........Bit of adjusting and alot of CUSSING,but it fits now...:jester:


2-anytime you change from a single row to a 2 row,there is MUCH less room on the front of the engine and you quickly learn that there is a definite order to putting things back in.

i.e:tranny cooling lines always need to go back on before installing the cooling fan.....and never forget that the lower rad hose goes behind the cooling lines,not above them..:banghead:

Watching and helping Lee and Marc tear the car down taught me quite a bit more than I realized.......Shit comes apart alot easier when you've either removed it yourself or watched it being removed before.


I am very pleased with my car now and look forward to getting the new gears installed and making a few passes on track day.

Finally I feel like I can represent myself atleast better than ever before.




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and one more thing......NEVER try to tighten the lower hose bracket to the water pump with the car running.....Especially if you have long hair.....

[Italian LX]

....and one more thing......NEVER try to tighten the lower hose bracket to the water pump with the car running.....Especially if you have long hair.....
I hope you're all right, Richard. :huh:

[Craig K.]

Thanks Richard....


Did you finally get a hair cut?

[CrimsonRacing]

No injuries other than to my ego..........

Kinda felt stupid when the belt grabbed my hair,but fortunately it only had a few strands and I was able to jump back before it took my head off.

Lesson learned..............:jester:






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