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Gold Coast
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February 2005
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overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 01:13
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can some one please tell me what a good radiator is for a ae86 that bolts in and no fabrication is needed.
i need this becuase imy car is always overheating so i want to fix it, im not very macanically minded so i dont want to have to do any fabrication
any help is much apprecieated
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Terrigal
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May 2002
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 01:16
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If you dont want to do any fabrication, buy a reconditioned AE86 radiator.. It will bolt straight in 
There is nothing wrong with the standard radiator (in good condition of course) as long as the rest of your cooling system is up to scratch.
I replaced mine for a Hyundia one only because they were a lot cheaper. But required some fabrication work so this wouldn't be for you.
Cheers
Joel
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Location:
Gold Coast
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February 2005
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 01:22
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im not really concered with price i jsut want one thats gona keep my car kool, ATM it gets very very hot, way over what it should be so yer somehting with some aluminum cores.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Australia
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November 2003
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 01:22
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Car overheats at idle = not enough air flow (fan stuffed, fins blocked)
Car overheats while cruising = not enough waterflow (waterpump stuffed, rad blocked)
Start with replacing the cheap things, thermostat and coolant.
Then take the radiator out and get it cleaned (~$80), then get a new waterpump if it still overheats.
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Location:
Gold Coast
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February 2005
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 01:29
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ohk kool it more over heats while idle, the fan works so im guessing that fins are rooted, my car has 4agze tahts trurbo so is the original radiator still good for this?
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I supported Toymods
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Australia
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November 2003
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 01:52
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Are you sure the fan is good?
Electric or Viscious clutch?
Does it overheat while cruising at say 80kph for a while?
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Location:
Gold Coast
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February 2005
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 02:00
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yer fan is good its eletric and rigged so that it is always on, it doesnt overheat while crusing and 60 and above but if your doing around 40 or you in a car park or something like that then it will over heat.
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I supported Toymods
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Australia
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November 2003
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 02:01
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What fan is it?
Sounds like its too small
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Location:
Gold Coast
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February 2005
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 02:04
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not sure waht brand it is
the size is larger than 10inch but not sure exactly
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I supported Toymods
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Australia
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November 2003
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 02:11
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Is it just bolted to the radiator (ie only covering 50% of it)? or do you have a proper shroud?
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Location:
Gold Coast
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February 2005
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 02:16
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its jsut covering 50%, im going to get 2 new electronic thermo fans to put on once i get a new radiator if that is what i need
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I supported Toymods
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Australia
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November 2003
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 02:20
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You'll probably need either another thermo fan, or get the radiator cleaned.
At idle you are only getting 1/2 the radiator cooled with the fan, where as while driving you are getting the whole radiator cooled.
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Location:
Gold Coast
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February 2005
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 02:33
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oh yes i see your point, but even while driving the car is still running very hot, well i think its hot its from 90 - 120 degrees
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Australia
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November 2003
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 02:39
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Take the radiator out, give it to a radiator shop, get them to clean it.
If you have plastic top and bottom tanks there is a chance of them fucking the core up, and you having to buy a new one.
But its worth it in the end.
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Location:
Gold Coast
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February 2005
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 06:54
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ohk thanks for you help
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Location:
Brisbane
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June 2003
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 07:50
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if you want to keep it really cool - but it will cost you, is to get a replica AE86 made out of alloy..expect about $700 tho!
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Location:
Gold Coast
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February 2005
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 08:07
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ohhhh. no thanks that a bit to expensive, do you know aof one that comes from another car that i can stick in?
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On Probation
Location:
Newcastle
Registered:
December 2004
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 13:21
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hey buddy.Im a radiator repairer,i made a radiator for my mates AE86.it was a plastic tank/copper brass 2 row radiator.What u need is a Celica ST162 core,a AE92 Tercel top tank and your old bottom tank.
It bolts straight in.But there about the $400-$500 mark but does the job.dont waist your time and money on alloy radiators.All they are for is show.
If u want more info PM me
Mark
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Location:
Gold Coast
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February 2005
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Re: overheating problems
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Tue, 31 May 2005 23:57
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thanks for you help, i dont think that i will be able to put it together though, sounds hard
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