turbo finally in, now radiator overheating HELP!
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turbo finally in, now radiator overheating HELP!
ok, i finaly got the turbosetup on my eg civic (d16z6). now my radiator is overheating, burning coolant, steaming, ect. is it because the radiator is too small and cant handle the heat from the turbo. ive flushed the system and added new coolant (50/50 mix). anyone else have this problem? im thinkin a more efficent alluminum radiator would do the trick. (c&r, pwr, fluidyne..) help me out!!! thanks
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Re: turbo finally in, now radiator overheating HELP! (gt25CIVICex)
I hope you're not still using a stock radiator on boost. In no way shape or form was a sohc factory civic radiator meant for that. If you're overheating then I suggest picking up a Fluidyne or any other reputable aftermarket radiator immediately. Don't wait until overheating damages something else.
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Re: turbo finally in, now radiator overheating HELP! (ekhatch00)
thanks for the input, thats what i figured so if i get a pwr replacement it should fix the cooling problem? ive also been considering losing the ac and going with a full size radiator. oh and im not driving it till its fixed, i already got enough blood and sweat into this to have to fix somthing else for being stupid.
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Re: turbo finally in, now radiator overheating HELP! (Chillinit)
actually i never had a problem with stock radiator with boost except in extreme heat with A/C on in traffic. I hate to say it but before you spend big cash on uber radiator go have a shop check you coolant for exhaust or get the block tester from napa. You might have a headgasket leak. If you test fine then upgrade. I have the delsol dual core it works great and i think i got it from radiatorbarn.com for under $100
also more water in the mix will help keep things cooler. 25% antifreeze/ 75% water is better for kepping temps down. if you have very cold winters don't forget to add more antifreeze in the winter time
also more water in the mix will help keep things cooler. 25% antifreeze/ 75% water is better for kepping temps down. if you have very cold winters don't forget to add more antifreeze in the winter time
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its the radiator i had the same issue i put a fluidyne in mines and it fixxed the problem if it was a gasket it would do it all the time
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actually the headgasket was random as hell and would not over heat consistantly at all. its much cheaper to have a simple test done at your local garage to test for exhaust in your coolant or to get the napa block tester (which you just place over the radiator filler and it has fluid that changes color if exhaust gasses are in the coolant) then to buy an expensive radiator not know for sure it will fix the problem.
Now i'm not saying for sure its your Headgasket but it just makes sense to have a $20-$30 dollar test that takes 10 minutes performed first before you shell out $300 for a radiator only to find that it was the headgasket. just my 2 cents. you have to know for sure whats wrong before you can fix it.
Now i'm not saying for sure its your Headgasket but it just makes sense to have a $20-$30 dollar test that takes 10 minutes performed first before you shell out $300 for a radiator only to find that it was the headgasket. just my 2 cents. you have to know for sure whats wrong before you can fix it.
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Re: turbo finally in, now radiator overheating HELP! (gt25CIVICex)
thanks for all the input, im gonna do another compresion test tonight after work and im gonna pick up the block tester and see how that comes out. and than bleed out the air.
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Re: turbo finally in, now radiator overheating HELP! (gt25CIVICex)
Honda has a special tool they use on the radiator cap to tell if your head gasket is blown...only cost a few dollars...might want to try that too.
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Re: turbo finally in, now radiator overheating HELP! (hybridrex)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hybridrex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Honda has a special tool they use on the radiator cap to tell if your head gasket is blown...only cost a few dollars...might want to try that too.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Do you get it at the honda dealership?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bluebullet »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">stock radiator should be fine, make sure there is no air in your coolant lines and your radiator fan is coming on like it should.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes air is a BIG thing I would upgrade the RAD no mater what though. The SOHC rad is NOT Sufficient! It should not make it overheat unless you are really getting on it at the track or on the streets but at idle and low rpm's you shouldn't have a problem with the stock rad.
Do you get it at the honda dealership?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bluebullet »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">stock radiator should be fine, make sure there is no air in your coolant lines and your radiator fan is coming on like it should.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes air is a BIG thing I would upgrade the RAD no mater what though. The SOHC rad is NOT Sufficient! It should not make it overheat unless you are really getting on it at the track or on the streets but at idle and low rpm's you shouldn't have a problem with the stock rad.
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Re: turbo finally in, now radiator overheating HELP! (si2die4)
They would not sell me one in Ark. however they were more than inclined to use it on my car more than once...
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