radiators was RE: [Shotimes] SHO back from the dealership, they found lots of problems, yikes!

[Ian Fisher]

Well I am in NJ so I guess that won't work out. 5
speed  SHO's use a 1094 radiator. If you go to
1800radiators.com radiators.com (google radiators and
you'll get a ton of hits) you should be able to find
some online resale places that offer overnight
shipping and really good prices. I will be using an
891 double row radiator in my 5 speed. It offers a bit
more cooling but if your car is mostly stock and will
remain that way, I suggest getting the 1094 rad as the
891 is supposed to be a tight fit. I wouldn't get a
radiator from a wrecked SHO. It's not worth it as it
may leak soon after you install it. Most SHO's are
quite old at this point so any rad you may find
probably isn't new. If it's been sitting for awhile,
it may have corrosion issues. Better to play it safe
and go with a new one.

Ian


--- Miethos <miethos@cox.net> wrote:
> I'm in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
> I was curious about getting a wrecked SHO's radiator
> to replace it with,
> or any info if the radiator is the same as the ones
> used on the regular
> Taurus/sable?  Otherwise I'll be buying a new one. 
> I think I can put it
> in myself but I just have to find a new one first!
> 
> I have a large set of craftsman tools and some air
> tools that ive
> recently purchased and been using for minor repairs
> on the car.  I enjoy
> learning how to fix it myself.
> 
> ~Joe
> 93 mtx 101k
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ian Fisher [mailto:dataflash@yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 1:57 PM
> To: Miethos; Shotimes@autox. team. net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] SHO back from the
> dealership, they found lots of
> problems, yikes!
> 
> Joe
> Where do you live? If you are anywhere near me, I'd
> be
> happy to help you swap out the radiator as its an
> easy
> job. The endlinks are pretty easy as well. The
> engine
> light signifies that there is a trouble code stored
> in
> your car's computer. This code may tell us why the
> idle is high. Replacing a PS pump is not easy but
> its
> possible that a line is leaking and not the pump
> itself. If you have any tools, I'm sure we can walk
> you through the radiator and endlink procedures.
> there
> is a procedure for pulling codes from the computer
> on
> shotimes but you can also get a digital code scanner
> for less than $30 or so.
> 
> good luck
> Ian
> 
> 
> --- Miethos <miethos@cox.net> wrote:
> > So I sent in my SHO yesterday for the rear brakes
> to
> > get changed out.
> > Welp my rotors were both bad, one caliper was
> > leaking and the other was
> > frozen up and not working so both of those were
> > replaced also then the
> > pads and fluid flush.  A crappy way to spend
> nearly
> > $600.  Also they
> > called me about and I couldn't fix today cause of
> > the money but on the
> > receipt I got a list of things they found.
> >  
> > Radiator cracked and leaking, needs replacing.
> > Powersteering Pump leaking.
> > Front Strut links worn and should be replaced.
> > Check engine line on
> > Idle abnormally high
> >  
> > Sheesh that's mostly stuff I already knew or
> > suspected but with my
> > limited knowledge I couldn't fix yet.  Also my AC
> is
> > still being
> > retarded.  The clutch on it seems to not be
> working
> > at all and will not
> > engage and spin(or so I'm told).  The car puts off
> a
> > very high pitch
> > whine sound while I drive which is based on how
> high
> > the RPM's are as to
> > how loud it is.  Its really really loud and
> > everywhere I go people look
> > at me dumb.
> >  
> > I guess I need to order some parts and get busy !
> >  
> > And plus I'm burning oil.. yay!
> >  
> > ~Joe
> > 93 MTX 101k
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