cooling problems

[Puddlejumper]

how to convert to open cooling system?

[CWLONGSHOT]

LOTS OF WRITE UPS!!!

 

I also just went thru with a hybred system...

 

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21086

 

here is one..

 

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=7695&hilit=open+cooling+system

 

CW

[ParadiseMJ]

Wow, the write-up with the blue hoses...IMO is overkill and waaay to expensive.

 

I spent:

 

New 3 row (1992) radiator (CSF) $160 - shipped

OEM waterpump $40

Overflow bottle - not pressure bottle - just overflow - $8.00

Hoses - all - Gates - $85 (asking for 1992 parts at NAPA)

...no heater control valve...not necessary.

Coolant - $20

T-stat - $5

New rad cap - $7.00

Total + $325

 

First, flush the whole system with the old parts in place, removwe the hoses from the heater core and flush it back and forth a couple times to get the crap out of it. I did not remove the whole header panel. I just pulled the radiator, changed out the waterpump (I also did the fan clutch while I was there). Remove all the hoses from the system. Replace with new, remove pressure bottle "shelf", good place for overflow to go. You may need to be creative with the hoses but that's the easiest part.

The only problem left is how to use and activate your e-fan. I just put mine on a switch through the e-fan relay and it works fine...and I don't have to wonder when or if it's going to kick on, user friendly.

 

Unless you are going hog wild wheeling, you don't need to and shouldn't spend $600+. Unless of course you want the cool blue hoses.