Re: YJ coolant systems
07-29-2003, 01:00 PM
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Re: YJ coolant systems
In article <3f211ac7_1@nntp2.nac.net>, Peter Parker <nospam@zero.com> wrote:
>With 189400 on the clock, my YJ is ready for a new cooling system. I will
>be replacing the radiator, hoses where needed, thermostat and housing,
>waterpump (rev flow, serpentine belt) and temp sensors where needed. Basically
>it needs a new radiator since to old one is slow leaking coolant due to old
>age. Any opinions which radiator to get? 3 core or aluminum? I am just
>starting to looking around and will probably get it from the local jobber
>store. The work doesn't look very difficult but if there are any tech tips
>I would like to know. I replaced my radiator, waterpump and thermostat on
>my VW when it had 140K miles which was a PITA.
Any opinions on make or brands for the radiator and water pump? How
about an aluminum rad or is that a bad idea?
Thanks.
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>With 189400 on the clock, my YJ is ready for a new cooling system. I will
>be replacing the radiator, hoses where needed, thermostat and housing,
>waterpump (rev flow, serpentine belt) and temp sensors where needed. Basically
>it needs a new radiator since to old one is slow leaking coolant due to old
>age. Any opinions which radiator to get? 3 core or aluminum? I am just
>starting to looking around and will probably get it from the local jobber
>store. The work doesn't look very difficult but if there are any tech tips
>I would like to know. I replaced my radiator, waterpump and thermostat on
>my VW when it had 140K miles which was a PITA.
Any opinions on make or brands for the radiator and water pump? How
about an aluminum rad or is that a bad idea?
Thanks.
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07-31-2003, 11:42 AM
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Re: YJ coolant systems
In article <3F26B228.5DDECF92@***.net>,
L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>Hi Peter,
> Always get the largest radiator that will fit, in my case that is
:). Now if I only knew what OEM radiator to get and to stay away from.
>the four core Corvette. It is the style with my Hot Rod friends to use
>aluminum, I know the metal is much thinner and lighter which is a
>benefit for them, but the stock aluminum radiator in my Thunderbird,
>doesn't show me sh*t, it gets hot enough to turn off the air conditioner
>like every other car in stalled Los Wages traffic.
My aluminum radiator in my VW closed coolant system works great. However
I have an 94 year Jetta which had G11 (blue) coolant. VW came out with
the G12 (red) coolant which superceded the blue so I switched to that
and soon enough my seams in the old radiator were leaking. I replaced the
radiator, water pump, head water flange, fan temp sensor, thermostat and
housing.
The 94 YJ has an old radiator using green coolant which is what I will
continue to use however the radiator fines are falling out and it just is
plain old but doesn't leak yet. I want to rebuild the coolant system so
the car comes up to speed with the temp too. As long as it doesn't go
over temp. :-) I suspect no thermostat.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>Peter Parker wrote:
>>
>> Any opinions on make or brands for the radiator and water pump? How
>> about an aluminum rad or is that a bad idea?
>>
>> Thanks.
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L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
>Hi Peter,
> Always get the largest radiator that will fit, in my case that is
:). Now if I only knew what OEM radiator to get and to stay away from.
>the four core Corvette. It is the style with my Hot Rod friends to use
>aluminum, I know the metal is much thinner and lighter which is a
>benefit for them, but the stock aluminum radiator in my Thunderbird,
>doesn't show me sh*t, it gets hot enough to turn off the air conditioner
>like every other car in stalled Los Wages traffic.
My aluminum radiator in my VW closed coolant system works great. However
I have an 94 year Jetta which had G11 (blue) coolant. VW came out with
the G12 (red) coolant which superceded the blue so I switched to that
and soon enough my seams in the old radiator were leaking. I replaced the
radiator, water pump, head water flange, fan temp sensor, thermostat and
housing.
The 94 YJ has an old radiator using green coolant which is what I will
continue to use however the radiator fines are falling out and it just is
plain old but doesn't leak yet. I want to rebuild the coolant system so
the car comes up to speed with the temp too. As long as it doesn't go
over temp. :-) I suspect no thermostat.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>Peter Parker wrote:
>>
>> Any opinions on make or brands for the radiator and water pump? How
>> about an aluminum rad or is that a bad idea?
>>
>> Thanks.
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