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<blockquote data-quote="LONEWOLF" data-source="post: 557168" data-attributes="member: 6309"><p>Alloy radiators are not real good at cooling... Brass and Copper are far better and will last for years compared to Ali ones. I had one and it only lasted 13 months before it split. Most Rad shops won't touch an Ali Rad.. Piece of <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />oop: IMO... Ali for Race cars, Brass and copper for 4x4's....</p><p></p><p>Make sure your good quality coolant is at a 50% mix with De-mineralised water.... if its an auto, fit an aftermarket Trans Cooler, to take the Heat instead of the Radiator.. </p><p></p><p>Could also be an air bubble in the system somewhere... Do you have a bleed valve ? if so undo it with car running and add coolant till the coolant starts to come out of bleed valve then close it.. And check coolant level when cool from the cap...</p><p></p><p>Thermostat should also be replaced when a new rad is installed... I would start with a new thermostat and coolant... They are your cheapest options to start with...</p><p></p><p> Something is not right that's for sure...</p><p></p><p> LW....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LONEWOLF, post: 557168, member: 6309"] Alloy radiators are not real good at cooling... Brass and Copper are far better and will last for years compared to Ali ones. I had one and it only lasted 13 months before it split. Most Rad shops won't touch an Ali Rad.. Piece of :poop: IMO... Ali for Race cars, Brass and copper for 4x4's.... Make sure your good quality coolant is at a 50% mix with De-mineralised water.... if its an auto, fit an aftermarket Trans Cooler, to take the Heat instead of the Radiator.. Could also be an air bubble in the system somewhere... Do you have a bleed valve ? if so undo it with car running and add coolant till the coolant starts to come out of bleed valve then close it.. And check coolant level when cool from the cap... Thermostat should also be replaced when a new rad is installed... I would start with a new thermostat and coolant... They are your cheapest options to start with... Something is not right that's for sure... LW.... [/QUOTE]
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