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#1 Posted : Sunday, 5 August 2007 7:36:28 PM(UTC)
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Iv got a HG Premier with a cooling problem...It just doesnt like traffic. the first hint of idelling for a long time, the bloody thing just starts to cook. I've been led to believe this is a common problem as the radiator is too small for this engine. Im looking for a replacement radiator, but dont know what to rip one out of. I dont want the conversion to be too dificult. Does any one know what will fit in with minimum fuss? Thanks.
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#2 Posted : Sunday, 5 August 2007 8:52:11 PM(UTC)
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Which engine?
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#3 Posted : Monday, 6 August 2007 12:16:46 AM(UTC)
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Oh yeah, that'l prob help! Its a 253
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Oh yeah, thatl prob help! Its a 253
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#5 Posted : Monday, 6 August 2007 2:59:41 AM(UTC)
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Get the cooling system flushed first.

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#6 Posted : Monday, 6 August 2007 4:22:06 AM(UTC)
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Is it a standard core or a three core radiator?
if its a standard change to the 3 core
if its the 3 core a flush like BYRON said would help.
maybe change the thermostat to a lower opening temp.
means more flow might help

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#7 Posted : Monday, 6 August 2007 4:22:06 AM(UTC)
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Is it a standard core or a three core radiator?
if its a standard change to the 3 core
if its the 3 core a flush like BYRON said would help.
maybe change the thermostat to a lower opening temp.
means more flow might help

its beer oclock
On The Other Hand There's Finger's
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#8 Posted : Tuesday, 7 August 2007 5:33:42 AM(UTC)
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car dont normally over heat unless there is a problem within the cooling system itself or it has been modified in some way a mate of mine has a 12sec 308 prem worked off its face & done the standard thing big radiator electric water pump & thermo fans & a
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#9 Posted : Tuesday, 7 August 2007 8:26:31 AM(UTC)
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HG Prem.
Whether or not your want to fork out the $70 to get your rad serviced (top removed and cleaned)
Put a cup of laundery detergent in your radiator first, run until warm, then dump via bottom rad hose.
repeat 3-4 times.
This will soften the wat
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