GirsMJ86 Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 Noticed today while looking over the new rig a bit more that there are small twigs and other crud in the radiator when I removed the cap. What would be the best course of action to clean it out? Would taking it for a flush do it or is there something else that should be done? Last thing I need is an actual reason for the 2.8L to explode on me.
metrictonner Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 After four or five years of running hot with crud that wouldn't be flushed I fixed everything by buying a new radiator. The install was tricky, requiring cutting and bending because no one makes an OEM anymore. Life is now good again.
GirsMJ86 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 I was afraid a radiator replacement was my best choice, just was hoping a cheaper option would work. Rockauto seems to have some that claim to be OE replacement for the 2.8L, guess I will just have to order one and find out. If I do end up having to modify, hopefully I can move the rad forward to give my electric fan some more clearance.
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