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post Aug 15, 2007 - 11:02 PM
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Hey, so my old radiator basically was already cracked. I put a new coat of J-B stick on to cover the cracks. I just ordered a Silla radiator. Is that all I need to install it? or will I need to order other parts?
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post Aug 15, 2007 - 11:41 PM
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I would change the clamps to the screw down type and also hoses if they look old.

post Aug 16, 2007 - 12:10 AM
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even if the hoses and clamps look good, replace them anyways.


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post Aug 16, 2007 - 12:24 AM
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I would definitly change the hoses and the hose clamps to new gear. Other than that you will be fine.


I see you have an Auto. Which means the radiator has 2 hoses on the bottom that run through your transmission to help cool it. You may need to have these 2 welded on if they are not already on the new radiator.

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post Aug 16, 2007 - 12:55 AM
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I'm gonna have my friends dad install it, he used to be a mechanic. I hope welding isn't involved. I'm making a trip to Dania Beach with friends, so I hope the J-B stick holds. It should. It's only a 30 minute drive. I guess...
post Aug 16, 2007 - 5:27 PM
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I just replaced mine with a Silla and I got both the hoses from autozone for $30.00 and took them to the local radiator shop to put all of it on. I've been driving it for a week and everything is running great! The weather here in Texas has been over a hundred like everyday.
post Aug 16, 2007 - 6:37 PM
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its not that hard to replace it. You can do it yourself and save money.


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post Aug 16, 2007 - 8:07 PM
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No its not hard. Just drain properly and refill. The issue comes if you have an auto and you bought a Manual trans radiator. The cooling section for the auto will be missing and you "may" have overheating issues with the trans.


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post Aug 17, 2007 - 2:21 PM
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Well I ended up cancelling the trip. DAMN RADIATOR! ARRRGGG! I was really pissed yesterday. Still waiting on the radiator. What coolant should I buy for the new one?
post Aug 17, 2007 - 2:21 PM
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water wetter and water


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post Aug 17, 2007 - 2:48 PM
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I have used 50/50 prestone going on many years now with out any issues.


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post Aug 17, 2007 - 2:55 PM
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make sure you use distilled water (reduces the corrosive properties of water)
and a water wetter type product. It really does help to cool down the water temps a good amount smile.gif

my friend is running 50/50 mix
and i'm running water wetter only

he'll be ~220* and i'll be 18X-192*
post Aug 17, 2007 - 5:49 PM
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coolant actually doesnt conduct heat as well as straight water, but it does raise the boiling point higher than just a pressure cap does. thats why its used in street driven cars, but goto a track and most race only cars run straight water or run a water and water wetter mix. another reason they do this is in the even of a crash, cleanup is less toxic.


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QUOTE(Harold_Fastwaker @ Aug 16, 2007 - 8:07 PM) [snapback]588547[/snapback]

No its not hard. Just drain properly and refill. The issue comes if you have an auto and you bought a Manual trans radiator. The cooling section for the auto will be missing and you "may" have overheating issues with the trans.


but what would one do if they bought a manual one for an auto?..i kno the transmission cooler comes to play..but does any1 kno how to remedy this problem?


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post Aug 17, 2007 - 6:34 PM
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QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Aug 17, 2007 - 6:25 PM) [snapback]588774[/snapback]

QUOTE(Harold_Fastwaker @ Aug 16, 2007 - 8:07 PM) [snapback]588547[/snapback]

No its not hard. Just drain properly and refill. The issue comes if you have an auto and you bought a Manual trans radiator. The cooling section for the auto will be missing and you "may" have overheating issues with the trans.


but what would one do if they bought a manual one for an auto?..i kno the transmission cooler comes to play..but does any1 kno how to remedy this problem?

return it for the correct one, the trans fluid isnt simply cooled by the radiator, in the winter and when cold its also warmed by it. its more like a temperature regulator than just a cooler.


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post Aug 17, 2007 - 7:01 PM
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i really wanna do this upgrade....the sller told me to get a transmission cooler liek this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-70266-S...1QQcmdZViewItem

is that goin to work with the auto radiator w/koyo radiator?

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post Aug 17, 2007 - 7:09 PM
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While I wait for the radiator, do you guys have any quick ways to patch the cracks so it can last me till monday I need to go to work! I used J-B stick but it sucked. any suggestions?
post Aug 17, 2007 - 7:13 PM
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you can do that, but you should probably set it up with an oilstat and a temp controlled cooling fan so that on a cold day it warms up in a normal amount of time and on a really hot day it doesnt get too hot if you're moving slow or sitting still.

QUOTE(duders @ Aug 17, 2007 - 7:09 PM) [snapback]588783[/snapback]

While I wait for the radiator, do you guys have any quick ways to patch the cracks so it can last me till monday I need to go to work! I used J-B stick but it sucked. any suggestions?

glue sucks at holding pressure, try plastic weld.


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post Aug 17, 2007 - 8:45 PM
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QUOTE(DeW_H0e_GT @ Aug 17, 2007 - 8:01 PM) [snapback]588778[/snapback]

i really wanna do this upgrade....the sller told me to get a transmission cooler liek this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-70266-S...1QQcmdZViewItem

is that goin to work with the auto radiator w/koyo radiator?



Are you in Florida year around? If you are then you should be perfectly fine running a trans cooler separate. Even if its cooler weather I can not see an issue running a separate trans cooler. It just might take an extra minute or two for the trans fluid to come up to temp.


So, I would say you are fine either way by running a transmission cooler.


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post Aug 17, 2007 - 9:10 PM
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more than a minute or 2, on average it takes about 5-10 miles for an auto trans to get its fluid upto operating temp. it can only generate heat through fiction and fluid sheer, which is why the trans cooler also serves to warm the fluid initially and then maintain its temperature at the correct level. running the fluid too cold can accelerate damage to bearings and thrust surfaces since the thicker oil wont flow in a large enough volume to keep it all properly lubed.


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