Hey, so my old radiator basically was already cracked. I put a new coat of J-B stick on to cover the cracks. I just ordered a Silla radiator. Is that all I need to install it? or will I need to order other parts?
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I would change the clamps to the screw down type and also hoses if they look old.
even if the hoses and clamps look good, replace them anyways.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
I would definitly change the hoses and the hose clamps to new gear. Other than that you will be fine.
I see you have an Auto. Which means the radiator has 2 hoses on the bottom that run through your transmission to help cool it. You may need to have these 2 welded on if they are not already on the new radiator.
This post has been edited by Harold_Fastwaker: Aug 16, 2007 - 12:26 AM
I see you have an Auto. Which means the radiator has 2 hoses on the bottom that run through your transmission to help cool it. You may need to have these 2 welded on if they are not already on the new radiator.
This post has been edited by Harold_Fastwaker: Aug 16, 2007 - 12:26 AM
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I'm gonna have my friends dad install it, he used to be a mechanic. I hope welding isn't involved. I'm making a trip to Dania Beach with friends, so I hope the J-B stick holds. It should. It's only a 30 minute drive. I guess...
I just replaced mine with a Silla and I got both the hoses from autozone for $30.00 and took them to the local radiator shop to put all of it on. I've been driving it for a week and everything is running great! The weather here in Texas has been over a hundred like everyday.
its not that hard to replace it. You can do it yourself and save money.
You say you don't understand how we go dumb, but have you ever been where i'm from?-=-] Livin it in tha bay's a lil different [-=-
No its not hard. Just drain properly and refill. The issue comes if you have an auto and you bought a Manual trans radiator. The cooling section for the auto will be missing and you "may" have overheating issues with the trans.
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Well I ended up cancelling the trip. DAMN RADIATOR! ARRRGGG! I was really pissed yesterday. Still waiting on the radiator. What coolant should I buy for the new one?
water wetter and water
I have used 50/50 prestone going on many years now with out any issues.
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make sure you use distilled water (reduces the corrosive properties of water)
and a water wetter type product. It really does help to cool down the water temps a good amount
my friend is running 50/50 mix
and i'm running water wetter only
he'll be ~220* and i'll be 18X-192*
and a water wetter type product. It really does help to cool down the water temps a good amount
my friend is running 50/50 mix
and i'm running water wetter only
he'll be ~220* and i'll be 18X-192*
coolant actually doesnt conduct heat as well as straight water, but it does raise the boiling point higher than just a pressure cap does. thats why its used in street driven cars, but goto a track and most race only cars run straight water or run a water and water wetter mix. another reason they do this is in the even of a crash, cleanup is less toxic.
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but what would one do if they bought a manual one for an auto?..i kno the transmission cooler comes to play..but does any1 kno how to remedy this problem?
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No its not hard. Just drain properly and refill. The issue comes if you have an auto and you bought a Manual trans radiator. The cooling section for the auto will be missing and you "may" have overheating issues with the trans.
No its not hard. Just drain properly and refill. The issue comes if you have an auto and you bought a Manual trans radiator. The cooling section for the auto will be missing and you "may" have overheating issues with the trans.
but what would one do if they bought a manual one for an auto?..i kno the transmission cooler comes to play..but does any1 kno how to remedy this problem?
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return it for the correct one, the trans fluid isnt simply cooled by the radiator, in the winter and when cold its also warmed by it. its more like a temperature regulator than just a cooler.
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but what would one do if they bought a manual one for an auto?..i kno the transmission cooler comes to play..but does any1 kno how to remedy this problem?
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QUOTE(Harold_Fastwaker @ Aug 16, 2007 - 8:07 PM) [snapback]588547[/snapback]
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No its not hard. Just drain properly and refill. The issue comes if you have an auto and you bought a Manual trans radiator. The cooling section for the auto will be missing and you "may" have overheating issues with the trans.
No its not hard. Just drain properly and refill. The issue comes if you have an auto and you bought a Manual trans radiator. The cooling section for the auto will be missing and you "may" have overheating issues with the trans.
but what would one do if they bought a manual one for an auto?..i kno the transmission cooler comes to play..but does any1 kno how to remedy this problem?
return it for the correct one, the trans fluid isnt simply cooled by the radiator, in the winter and when cold its also warmed by it. its more like a temperature regulator than just a cooler.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
i really wanna do this upgrade....the sller told me to get a transmission cooler liek this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-70266-S...1QQcmdZViewItem
is that goin to work with the auto radiator w/koyo radiator?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-70266-S...1QQcmdZViewItem
is that goin to work with the auto radiator w/koyo radiator?
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While I wait for the radiator, do you guys have any quick ways to patch the cracks so it can last me till monday I need to go to work! I used J-B stick but it sucked. any suggestions?
you can do that, but you should probably set it up with an oilstat and a temp controlled cooling fan so that on a cold day it warms up in a normal amount of time and on a really hot day it doesnt get too hot if you're moving slow or sitting still.
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glue sucks at holding pressure, try plastic weld.
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While I wait for the radiator, do you guys have any quick ways to patch the cracks so it can last me till monday I need to go to work! I used J-B stick but it sucked. any suggestions?
While I wait for the radiator, do you guys have any quick ways to patch the cracks so it can last me till monday I need to go to work! I used J-B stick but it sucked. any suggestions?
glue sucks at holding pressure, try plastic weld.
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Are you in Florida year around? If you are then you should be perfectly fine running a trans cooler separate. Even if its cooler weather I can not see an issue running a separate trans cooler. It just might take an extra minute or two for the trans fluid to come up to temp.
So, I would say you are fine either way by running a transmission cooler.
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i really wanna do this upgrade....the sller told me to get a transmission cooler liek this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-70266-S...1QQcmdZViewItem
is that goin to work with the auto radiator w/koyo radiator?
i really wanna do this upgrade....the sller told me to get a transmission cooler liek this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/B-M-70266-S...1QQcmdZViewItem
is that goin to work with the auto radiator w/koyo radiator?
Are you in Florida year around? If you are then you should be perfectly fine running a trans cooler separate. Even if its cooler weather I can not see an issue running a separate trans cooler. It just might take an extra minute or two for the trans fluid to come up to temp.
So, I would say you are fine either way by running a transmission cooler.
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more than a minute or 2, on average it takes about 5-10 miles for an auto trans to get its fluid upto operating temp. it can only generate heat through fiction and fluid sheer, which is why the trans cooler also serves to warm the fluid initially and then maintain its temperature at the correct level. running the fluid too cold can accelerate damage to bearings and thrust surfaces since the thicker oil wont flow in a large enough volume to keep it all properly lubed.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
Well, HEY! I got my brand spanking new Silla radiator today AWESOME!
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Looks awesome right?
I found a write up on how to install the Radiator if you want to know. I still don't know why it's not a STICKY yet becuz alot of people want to know how to.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...amp;hl=radiator
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Well, HEY! I got my brand spanking new Silla radiator today AWESOME!
Well, HEY! I got my brand spanking new Silla radiator today AWESOME!
Looks awesome right?
I found a write up on how to install the Radiator if you want to know. I still don't know why it's not a STICKY yet becuz alot of people want to know how to.http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...amp;hl=radiator
Holy hell! This is sweet. They should make this a How-to all it needs is a few pics. Thanks bro I owe yah one!
I am officialy done installing the radiator, I'm thinking of doing it on a different ST with pictures for a good how-to in the how-to section, but I don't know