Rad. leaks at endtank. Options?
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Rad. leaks at endtank. Options?
I noticed that I smelled some coolant in the air in my 91 TII. Took a look under the hood and it drank the coolant tank. Then I looked at the plastic toptank and it was a seaping where those metal fingers are holding it down.
Do I have any other options other than replacment?
James
Do I have any other options other than replacment?
James
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Check for cracks in the plastic top of the radiator. Usually there is a small hairline crack and the coolant pools up at the seam.
Replacement is pretty much the only option. Don't have to get a OEM one though. Also I have heard of peoples radiator tops bursting open (should be posts about it) so I wouldn't ignore it.
Here is a link to start you off.
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=72368
Replacement is pretty much the only option. Don't have to get a OEM one though. Also I have heard of peoples radiator tops bursting open (should be posts about it) so I wouldn't ignore it.
Here is a link to start you off.
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=72368
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Only option is FLUIDYNE No but for real its prolly the BEST option. There are other ones from summit I think that are like $200-300 though. I got mine for like $415 though and I love it.
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Re: Rad. leaks at endtank. Options?
Originally posted by Wankel7
Do I have any other options other than replacment?
Do I have any other options other than replacment?
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I was looking into upgrading maybe. I went to http://www.absoluteradiator.com/cgi-...57f+1026925120
They had the fluidyne there. Looks nice. Mazdaformance can get me oem for $283 shipped.
What to do What to do
James
They had the fluidyne there. Looks nice. Mazdaformance can get me oem for $283 shipped.
What to do What to do
James
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Replacement is the only option.
Originally posted by Wankel7
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With all the money spent on your mods list, I think that you should get a better radiator. The radiator is one of the very important and overlooked mods. Stock/Oem replacement are designed for stock HP levels. Your not running 200hp at the flywheel anymore, are you
Not sure what Griffin rads cost, but you might want to send them an email too.
http://www.k2rd.com/Online_Catalog/FC3S/FC3S-index.htm
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Originally posted by Wankel7
I was looking into upgrading maybe. I went to http://www.absoluteradiator.com/cgi-...57f+1026925120
They had the fluidyne there. Looks nice. Mazdaformance can get me oem for $283 shipped.
What to do What to do
James
I was looking into upgrading maybe. I went to http://www.absoluteradiator.com/cgi-...57f+1026925120
They had the fluidyne there. Looks nice. Mazdaformance can get me oem for $283 shipped.
What to do What to do
James
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