[V8] RE: Hydraulics & Overheating

[Campozano, Robert]

Thanks Dave,

Almost seems like I am better off getting the OEM style.  I found these guys on the net: 

http://tinyurl.com/8r3e8

I can get a radiator to my door next day air for $290.25.  If you don't mind, tell me what you think of these guys or if you have heard of them.  Thanks again.

Zay Campozano | Computer Engineer | MGM MIRAGE(tm)
rcampozano at MGMMirage.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Head [mailto:v8q at bellsouth.net] 
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 3:28 PM
To: Campozano, Robert
Subject: Re: [V8] RE: Hydraulics & Overheating

Discount radiator, their price is up to 279.00 with an additional 5.00 
off for online order, free shipping UPS ground. Search for a '93 - their 
search engine doesn't show a 90, but they're all the same, 90-94

http://discountradiators.com/search/.


Campozano, Robert wrote:

>Good afternoon Dave,
>
>I am almost 100% sure that it is the radiator that is bad as you said.  I should have listened and gotten one 2 weeks ago (add frustration here).  I replaced the thermostat and flushed the car but it is still overheating.  All fans are spinning so it has to be an obstructed radiator.
>
>Can you please tell me where you got the $215.00 delivered radiator?  I am assuming the aftermarket one lasted you 3-4 years?  If you can tell me where it was purchased with contact info. I would appreciate it.  Need to order one ASAP.  I appreciate your help on this.  It's averaging between 110 and 115F here in Las Vegas...sauna city.
>
>Kind regards,
>
>Zay Campozano | Computer Engineer | MGM MIRAGE(tm)
>rcampozano at MGMMirage.net
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dave Head [mailto:v8q at bellsouth.net] 
>Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 11:32 AM
>To: Campozano, Robert; v8newlist
>Subject: Re: [V8] RE: Hydraulics & Overheating
>
>They don't repair well - the seal used is no longer available. I haven't 
>had any luck cleaning them. I put in an all metal aftermarket a few 
>years back. We pulled it out last month, took it and the original 
>radiator to a very good shop here in town. The aluminum clamps fractured 
>on the oem one as they were taking it apart. The aftermarket one just 
>fell apart.
>Bought a new oem one via the shop - 315.00 including shipping from some 
>place in Texas. In contrast the aftermarket one I put in 3 years back 
>cost me 215.00 delivered.
>
>If you do it, need to order the upper rubber isolator mounts as a 
>minimum. They almost never come out. The lower rubber mounts usually 
>come out ok. It's about a 3 hour job - not difficult. Pull the bumper 
>cover and trim piece, drop the oil cooler and AC condensor (no lines 
>disconnected). Remove the AC cooling lines, remove the radiator, apply 
>new foam seal on radiator support (sourced from Home Depot).
>
>With the new radiator, the water pump went bad next - I ran it out of 
>coolant about 6-8 months ago when the upper hose blew. The seal finally 
>went bad. With a new pump, my temps are back at 92-95C in traffic (Florida).
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>Campozano, Robert wrote:
>
>Hi,
>Thanks for the reply.  So in that case do I need to get a new radiator or is there a good product that can flush it out?
>
>Zay Campozano | Computer Engineer | MGM MIRAGE(tm)
>rcampozano at MGMMirage.net
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dave Head [mailto:v8q at bellsouth.net] 
>Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 9:16 AM
>To: Campozano, Robert
>Subject: Re: [V8] RE: Hydraulics & Overheating
>
>I'll bet you your radiator is clogged.
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