[DML] Re: Cooling Problem

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

You also need to be VERY careful with the radiator as well when it
comes to concrete stops & curbs in parking spaces. The bottom of the
radiator is right the height to scrape the tops of these concrete
obsticales. Impacting it like this will cause the side tanks to flex,
and eventualy seperate, causing leaks in an otherwise good radiator.

So you need to be really careful with these things. Scraping the
ground with the nose isn't always just isolated to the sway bar
brackets. Take it from me on this one, because I've done the same
thing a a 4-year old radiator on my car by being careless.

-Robert



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> This is a very good point to make. The original DeLorean radiator is a 
> nice piece of work - very efficient, very tiny passages, lots of tiny 
> fins. Put one next to the common aftermarket part and you'll see what I 
> mean. My bet is that the OEM Delorean radiator has about the same 
> capacity as the aftermarket three-core unit that is widely sold. 
> 
> The downside is that, after 25 years of dubious maintenance and lack of 
> flushes, it's probably plugged somewhat. If it's not leaking yet it 
> will be, just consider this normal maintenance. 
> 
> Dave Swingle
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gullwingmag" <gullwing-magazine@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Shannon Yocom <ssdelorean@xxxx> wrote:
> > > I'm having a cooling problem and need  help with trouble shooting & 
> > diagnosing...
> > 
> > >...the original radiator.
> > 
> > Shannon, I went through a similar senario with the Screamin Yellow 
> D.  
> > It turned out the radiator was shot!  Put in a new one care of Don 
> > Steger and it runs cooler than ever... even in the 90+ weather during 
> > the Houston open house.
> > 
> > Ron
> > 
> > Gullwing Magazine
> > www.gullwingmagazine.com






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