Replacing Radiator

Started by GPChief, December 26, 2010, 08:50:37 AM

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GPChief

December 26, 2010, 08:50:37 AM
Replacing radiator today. Since there are no replacements I had the stock one rebuilt.  The economical option was to have it made into a 3 core radiator that has a better thermal displacement factor.  The cost was $300+

Can post Pics later today if anyone is interested.
2004 GTP -  3.8 Blown - Only modding for MPG.
1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.

TGed

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December 26, 2010, 07:27:56 PM
Pics pics pics pics!    :D
http://www.tgpforums.com/index.php/topic,5214.msg38936.html#new

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flybynite

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December 27, 2010, 08:17:50 AM
Quote from: TGed on December 26, 2010, 07:27:56 PM
Pics pics pics pics!    :D
Post em up...
1989 TGP Pace Car
1990 TGP Red/Tan Leather

GPChief

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December 27, 2010, 09:42:18 AM Last Edit: December 27, 2010, 11:54:22 AM by GPChief
As requested :icon_biggrin: Taking out the old, had a persistant leak on the upper radiator hose outlet that stopleak, GM radiator fix, and RTV couldn't fix.  I am sure it is just a matter of soldering the connection but after sitting in my garage for 6+ months it had lost 1/2 gallon just sitting there.
2004 GTP -  3.8 Blown - Only modding for MPG.
1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.

GPChief

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December 27, 2010, 09:44:23 AM
one more of the rebuilt radiator & doing the AC condensor mod while I'm in there...
2004 GTP -  3.8 Blown - Only modding for MPG.
1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.

GPChief

#5
December 29, 2010, 07:17:27 PM
Got her all buttoned up and bled out today.  Works the way it is supposed to so far.

One note if you are getting one rebuilt make sure they get the mounting tabs on the top and bottom correct or the radiator / intercooler will not fit correctly.  My tabs were placed wrong so the radiator is over 1/2 inch and the intercooler would not fit with out prying it in.
2004 GTP -  3.8 Blown - Only modding for MPG.
1997 GTP  - 3.8 Blown - Too many mods to list.
1996 GTP - 3.4 DOHC - Twin to my 1997.
1995 SE - soon to be a 3.8 turbo car.
1990 TSTE x 2 white cloth
1990 TSTE x 1 maroon leather
1990 TGP - 5 speed.
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