[Shotimes] SHO SHOP 2-core radiator woes...

[Ron Porter]

Sounds like you still have air in the system. It likes to hang out in the TB
area, which is about the highest point of the system. You have to 'work" it
to get all the air out. Bypassing the coolant through the TB is a good way,
also.

Did you get a new radiator cap? It's a good idea with the new rad. The old
caps do lose pressure over time (BTDT). The old leaking rad wasn't holding
pressure, but it could be that the cap isn't either. Now you must rely on
the cap that may not be working properly.

Sorry, but I guess that the radiator "fit", in my mind, refers to the
radiator itself. I don't see a big issue with the overflow. Get an ATX unit,
or an aftermarket setup from a parts store.

In normal driving, I personally wouldn't expect a bigger radiator to make
the engine run cooler. It provides a reserve for higher-stress conditions.
Much the same as big brakes not being any better than stock brakes for ONE
panic stop.

Ron Porter 

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Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 8:43 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] SHO SHOP 2-core radiator woes...


If anyone can shed light upon this.....

Got a 2-core radiator from SHO SHOP.  Installed it today and you guys were
right, the coolant reservoir does NOT fit...its in the car more or less
dangling were iys supposed to fit...not acceptable. IT's jammed up almost
against the alternator, the bottom support tab only held by its hitting the
car's frame (yet loose). I had already ordered it when this potential issue
was brought to my attention by some of you.

After no less than 3-4 calls BEFORE getting the radiator, Tom at SHO SHOP
assured me this radiator would fit requiring ONLY re-location of the top 2
mounting bolts.....well...not so. No way the coolant reservoir is EVER going
to fit without some somewhat major fiddling and fabrication of a bottom and
top "hold" for it...

The other not so good thing is the coolant temp is hotter than it was with a
9 year old stock radiator (it was leaking hence the replacement, guage never
went above top line..now it does regularly even on a cooler day as today).
when I apply gas,,,the temp rises quickly...then falls as the fan kicks in.
I have re-checked the coolant level....it is full.

I called Tom 3 times about this very issue, when the radiator was en route
so I could return it IF there was any install issues, I'd rather have gone
stock and aovid hassles.....each time assured .."no problem".

So......anyone have experience with SHO SHOP ?  I am pretty upset after
spending ALL DAY on this radiator only to have my car run hotter than the
stock radiator and this supposedly "not a problem" ...fitment problem.. I
intend to call Tom tomorrow, have him send me a stock replacement rad and a
call tag for this one....

We'll see how he stands up to his word and service......hard to beleive this
is from a shop who SPECIALIZES in SHO's.

any thoughts ?

thanks

KN




Kirk Neal
Founder       Ampman Audio
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