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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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overheating

My 84 rx-7 recently started overheating...it cracked my radiator first...i fixed that, then it released pressure in other locations...i replaced the water pump...thermostat...took the thermostat out...but nothing seems to fix it, any ideas?
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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fan clutch no bueno, clogged radiator
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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should i replace the radiator or is there a way to flush it out really well? pretty sure it isnt the fan clutch, seemed good when i replaced the water pump
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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bring it to a radiator shop and tell them that you want "ROD OUT". flushing aint gonna work if its clogged. but if the core is falling apart, they will recommend you to buy a new one.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Radiators.com has good prices and they'll usually be there next day.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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just got a radiator from www.radiators.com...only 3 bux to bring to me haha, ordered before i saw that last post but thanks for the info
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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wow you guys are lucky to get my rad from them was 80 dollars shipping, living in Canada sucks...
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