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*MELLO*SOS* · 04-02-2004, 08:24 PM

MikeDeuce

I picked up the used radiator from the JY today at 4pm. It looks like it's in okay condition, but I'm really surprised by how thin it is. The KOYOs I see on ebay look like they're 3" or so thick.

I was thinking about the temperature gauge thing, and the gauges in our car and most other vehicles suck. They only indicate temperature, and don't at all indicate a leak or loss of fluid, which is what usually would raise the temperature. It would rock if there were a pressure gauge or something for the cooling system that would let you know if you sprung a leak or were missing some water.

I'm going to install the rad tomorrow or Sunday, I hope it's not too much of a PITA.

Is it possible that the same thing that caused the lower radiator hose to rip is the same thing that caused the radiator to start leaking? Would something like a bad thermostat somehow managed to build enough pressure to blow a hose? I just don't want to install this radiator and 5 miles later have the same thing happen...

04-02-2004, 08:24 PM	#9
MELLOSOS* LAID OUT Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LAS VEGAS Age: 43 Posts: 2,015 Trader Rating: (1)	MikeDeuce I picked up the used radiator from the JY today at 4pm. It looks like it's in okay condition, but I'm really surprised by how thin it is. The KOYOs I see on ebay look like they're 3" or so thick. I was thinking about the temperature gauge thing, and the gauges in our car and most other vehicles suck. They only indicate temperature, and don't at all indicate a leak or loss of fluid, which is what usually would raise the temperature. It would rock if there were a pressure gauge or something for the cooling system that would let you know if you sprung a leak or were missing some water. I'm going to install the rad tomorrow or Sunday, I hope it's not too much of a PITA. Is it possible that the same thing that caused the lower radiator hose to rip is the same thing that caused the radiator to start leaking? Would something like a bad thermostat somehow managed to build enough pressure to blow a hose? I just don't want to install this radiator and 5 miles later have the same thing happen...