RenegadeStang
NAXJA Forum User
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- Statesboro, GA
Is it worth it?
Is it worth it?
Not if the radiator is not plugging up with scale. I have never needed one in 40 years.
I have a stock 2001 with a CSF 2 row radiator, ZJ fan clutch and a stant 195 thermostat. I had a Flowkooler waterpump. After 6 years it started to weep and I replaced it with a stock NAPA pump. With the Flowkooler pump it always ran right at thermostat temp. Even if sitting in heavy traffic it might have crept up to 200-205 during the summer months but would cool back down quickly when moving again. With the stock NAPA pump it runs right at thermostat temp but if sitting in traffic this time of year it seems to creep up quicker and takes a little longer to cool back down. Still doesn't get warm enough for the e-fan to kick on. Also, I'm getting the temp numbers from a Scangauge.
It still feels ok and its definitely still loud. I did the radiator, fan clutch, water pump, thermostat, and radiator cap in June of 2010. I changed the thermostat, radiator cap and thermostat housing about a month ago when I did the water pump. The radiator and fan clutch have 6 years and about 80,000 miles on them.Is your fan clutch getting old?
Its cool.
He's still getting one.
Some of the new parts these days are kinda crappy. sure wish there was a good fan clutch test.
Jimmies remain unrustled.Yup.
And I'm going to delete the mech. fan, replace it w/ an electric and install a adjustable "probe type" thermostat to run them.
I hate it when my coolant temp. gauge climbs w/ ac on in 93 degree temps. w/ 180%+ humidity(it feels like it at least).
That makes u's mad, don't it?
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