Radiator leaking - Page 2

Mike_Mac · 3rd September 2007, 05:40 PM

What's the story with the autobox fluid?

will I need to top mine up considering my rad and Engine have been out?

Gambit · 3rd September 2007, 05:49 PM

Auto box fluid goes through the bottom of the rad and cooled. Removing the stock rad causes some automatic transmission fluid to run out of the rad. But if you have had the engine out aswell I would have thought who ever put the engine back in would have changed all the fluids to the engine.

Get the engine good and warm then park on level ground and with the engine still running check the auto box fluid level.

Mike_Mac · 3rd September 2007, 05:55 PM

Cheers Gambit - another job for tomorrow!

UltraFlynn · 4th September 2007, 08:59 PM

I've finally got round to examining my radiator as I didn't have time last night due to going out for a huge curry. I didn't drive the car today I played it safe and rode my mountain bike instead.

I idled the car long enough to heat the water up and then took the following pictures. I couldn't see any drips from the front as I could on Monday morning but there ample evidence of problems. The battery tray is covered with coolant as is the air filter and ducting (which I know was completely clean a few months ago because I fitted it then)

There is coolant around the whole of the top tank of the radiator where the radiator core is rolled over it. And inside No. 1 Fan Shroud there is much evidence of coolant being thrown on to it.

All in all it's definitely time to get the spanners out and put a new radiator in. At the same time I'm going to change the auto transmission fluid and also put some exhaust paste on my 1st decat whilst the car is up on axle stands.

To that end I spent this evening carefully packing away all the suspension components I had lying around and I've cleared the decks ready for the work to start. Clearly during this whole process an awful lot of stuff which I can't normally get to is going to get cleaned.

I can't wait.

UltraFlynn · 4th September 2007, 09:22 PM

And here's a little more evidence. Watch carefully and you'll see some lovely wisps of steam rising gentle from my knackered radiator.

Guyver · 4th September 2007, 09:39 PM

Bit of a bummer Matt, new radiator huh that's money that could of been spent on an active spoiler

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Glad to see you're using it as an excuse to do even more detailing.

Gambit · 4th September 2007, 09:41 PM

Yep, looks like it's new rad time.

UltraFlynn · 6th September 2007, 02:24 PM

Ordered a new one yesterday and 4pm and it arrived at 1pm today.

Barney · 6th September 2007, 02:40 PM

If you don't mind my asking Matt, where did you finally order it from and how much?

UltraFlynn · 6th September 2007, 02:41 PM

You have PM

3rd September 2007, 05:49 PM	#12
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	Auto box fluid goes through the bottom of the rad and cooled. Removing the stock rad causes some automatic transmission fluid to run out of the rad. But if you have had the engine out aswell I would have thought who ever put the engine back in would have changed all the fluids to the engine. Get the engine good and warm then park on level ground and with the engine still running check the auto box fluid level. __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

4th September 2007, 09:39 PM	#16
Guyver Senior Member Jap Spec RZ-S - Auto Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Royston,Herts Posts: 661	Bit of a bummer Matt, new radiator huh that's money that could of been spent on an active spoiler . Glad to see you're using it as an excuse to do even more detailing. __________________ Stephen. 1997 FaceLift Twin Turbo stock at the moment. Volk Racing SF Challenge wheels and UK brakes finally fitted.

4th September 2007, 09:41 PM	#17
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	Yep, looks like it's new rad time. __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

6th September 2007, 02:40 PM	#19
Barney MSOC on winner's podium UK Spec - Auto Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wiltshire. UK Posts: 3,586	If you don't mind my asking Matt, where did you finally order it from and how much? __________________ Barney (A Timex watch in a digital age) Lexus Royal Sapphire Blue 94UKMKIVTT Auto + Bits + Chris Wilson magic! PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR GOVERNMENTS. GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE AFRAID OF THEIR PEOPLE

3rd September 2007, 05:40 PM	#11
Mike_Mac Senior Member Jap Spec RZ - Auto (TT) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devon Posts: 934	What's the story with the autobox fluid? will I need to top mine up considering my rad and Engine have been out?

3rd September 2007, 05:55 PM	#13
Mike_Mac Senior Member Jap Spec RZ - Auto (TT) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devon Posts: 934	Cheers Gambit - another job for tomorrow!

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