Time for a new Radiator!
Re: Time for a new Radiator!
This is probably a stupid question, but when you do the flushing with the distilled water, do you do it with the old rad or new one? Also, do I need a rad ground?
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
I used the old one to do my flush. And the ground is not necessary, but like Mike said, it will help to prolong the life of the radiator.vinchez78 wrote:This is probably a stupid question, but when you do the flushing with the distilled water, do you do it with the old rad or new one? Also, do I need a rad ground?
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
Thanks again93svt#2779 wrote:I used the old one to do my flush. And the ground is not necessary, but like Mike said, it will help to prolong the life of the radiator.vinchez78 wrote:This is probably a stupid question, but when you do the flushing with the distilled water, do you do it with the old rad or new one? Also, do I need a rad ground?
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
well I read on this thread not to order a Fluidlyne from LMR but i took a gamble and ordered it anyway and recieved it with no defects, whew! Will install tomorrow!
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
Nice, have fun installing it.
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
Looks good, Vin. Another nice addition for your Cobra.
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
Good deal Vinny. I'm glad you had a better experience than I did. Your going to really like the way that thing looks, I do!
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
Thanks man, I was very apprehensive about ordering from LMR after seeing what u went through but then I just said F it, lol, I just hoped for the best, hey did you 70/30 coolant /water?93svt#2779 wrote:Good deal Vinny. I'm glad you had a better experience than I did. Your going to really like the way that thing looks, I do!
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
No, I used PEAK 50/50 pre-diluted antifreeze + coolant straight. It is good for 150k miles (so it says) and all makes and models. -34* to 265* using a 15 lb pressure cap at sea level. Hope that's helpful.
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
50/50 is the way to go, Vin. For not much extra, most auto parts stores sell prediluted antifreeze already mixed with the proper amount of water.
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
Nice, Vin!!!!! Enjoy putting it in your Cobra!!
Re: Time for a new Radiator!
Thanks again fellas, so the 50/50 is better than adding water to just coolant huh? And the 15 lb cap is the way to go?
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Re: Time for a new Radiator!
i always use straight coolant, and if you do use 50 / 50 buy a gallon of straight and mix your own , the price of 50/50 is too high considering half is water.
Re: Time for a new Radiator!
Yeah, but mixing your own is a big PITA.1993cobra wrote: the price of 50/50 is too high considering half is water.
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