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Old 12-18-03, 07:14 PM
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Question radiator question?

ok i have three questions

1) what type of radiator is in the pic i attached?

2) what type of overflow catch can should i buy for it and how should i hook it up to it?

3) is the way it is set up ok (with the tubing and such) and is there a better way to run the piping?



i can also get more pictures if you need them. my monitor keeps ******* up and going out so i cant guarantee a prompt response. thanks.
Old 12-18-03, 07:54 PM
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Re: radiator question?

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what type of overflow catch can should i buy for it and how should i hook it up to it?
What's wrong with the stock one? It fits and it's free, so it's the best.
is the way it is set up ok (with the tubing and such) and is there a better way to run the piping?
The stock radiator is a downflow one with the connections on the same side. That one needs the crossover pipe because it's sideflow one, so one connection's on the wrong side. It doesn't affect cooling, it just looks messy. Unless you buy a radiator specifically for the FC, some custom piping like that may be required.
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thanks and it came with the car so im not complaining

reccomendations for an overflow catch can?
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find a stock one and mount it in front of the radiator where it's supposed to be.
Old 12-18-03, 08:20 PM
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off to for sale section

if i went aftermarket should i go recirculating or just the normal type?
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I don't understand why you'd want an aftermarket one. Where's your stock one?
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i dont have a stock one. thats why im wondering if its cheaper/easier/better to go with aftermarket or just find a stock overflow catch can
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You could use a soda bottle with coolant as an overflow tank. Aftermarket ones are just for looks. Stock ones are good enough and they bolt right up. Im sure someone here has one laying around that they will sell you for cheap.
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