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16-10-2007, 09:57 PM
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G'day fellas
My 2000 Series 2 XR8 is just about to have it's 3rd radiator replaced due to micro fractures causing small amounts of coolant to escape. Has anyone else had similar probs(seeing if it's a common fault)? All 3 radiators have been genuine Ford items and now I'm looking at a copper cored heavy duty version any thoughts.
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16-10-2007, 10:05 PM
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Unfortunately it's common, I have fitted a copper core radiator to my XR8, not too keen on throwing money away on alloy units which won't perform any better for my use.
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16-10-2007, 10:08 PM
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mine had a pin hole at about 90000 k`s ,always serviced and used correct coolant i believe now it was electrolysis but just previouse to that found a loose battery cable at the engine but i`m only guessing, i`m also thinking of gettin a copper core for the next one.
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16-10-2007, 10:13 PM
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Thanks fellas for quick response. How long have you had the new copper one in for AUXRVIII?
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16-10-2007, 10:18 PM
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It's been in since July last year, went to QLD in October last year towing a caravan, encountered 30+ deg days and sat on speed limit +5 including up hill and temp never went past 1/2 on guage.
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16-10-2007, 10:33 PM
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You can get 3 row copper cored rads also, well worth the investment
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16-10-2007, 10:36 PM
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Thanks mate
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16-10-2007, 10:37 PM
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very common problem unfortunately. Get a good quality copper core assembly and it will fix the problem.
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20-10-2007, 01:34 PM
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Adrad make 3 rowers... Natrad only imports the lower quality stuff :( A copper/brass core is the way to go, and the Adrad Plastic tanks are alot better than genuine Ford. To this day i am still yet to find a mass manufacturer who does Brass tanks... mind you, i can make them myself :P
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20-10-2007, 02:25 PM
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Adrad will tell you to drill a small bypass hole in your thermostat to stop 'thermal shock' which is the cause of the plastic tanks cracking. Failure to do this will void any warranty on their radiators.
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20-10-2007, 02:30 PM
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Yep, I agree... some thermostates have a "jiggle pin"... i'd suggest removing that entirely.
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20-10-2007, 03:36 PM
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Mmm interesting I didn't know it was "common", I had my S3XR8 from new till 120,000k's never had a issue. Oh well some ppl get the probs some don't.
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20-10-2007, 03:44 PM
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It depends on the way you drive and the conditions you put it through.
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21-10-2007, 03:53 AM
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I replaced my factory one in the I6 work ute with a twin core ADRAD radiator ... boy does it really cool it down now ... well worth it really ... have had no issues since installing it.
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21-10-2007, 09:04 AM
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21-10-2007, 09:22 AM
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21-10-2007, 11:03 AM
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PWR makes a good alloy rad if you into an alloy one too. Pricey but good.
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21-10-2007, 12:32 PM
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PWR make awesome Aluminium products. The biggest problem is for general use, is the lack of repair options.
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Radiator dramas
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