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I would’ve, but 3 can minimum. Crossing my fingers on the Thermo-Tec, it is rated for higher temps too.
Jul 25, 2024
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Hood Insulator Fabric
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I have used it, far superior to the 3M stuff.
Jul 25, 2024
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You can over tighten them. They can "whisp" some noise when remove a cap. You can also see dye there but if you add dye to a system, the...
Jul 25, 2024
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Common leak can start with the shrader valves.
Jul 25, 2024
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Do the BJ and LCA bushings and move on. Source a used one if necessary. If the Astro arms were the same they would have the same part#...
Jul 25, 2024
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It’s also been mentioned, maybe not confirmed, that the ball joints sit at a slightly different angle in the Astro LCA’s. That would be...
Jul 25, 2024
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Airflow is just as important as water flow and is sometimes the real culprit. Like having a fan shroud fitted to utilize the whole of...
Jul 24, 2024
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This all got started when the OP was blowing off the upper radiator hose. Exact same problem that I had with similar causes, and I think...
Jul 24, 2024
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You're entitled to think whatever you want. :) I stand by my statements as well. You aren't taking into account the time it takes heat...
Jul 24, 2024
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The problem is cavitation, and it's completely dependent on the engine and vehicle in question. The cooling system is pressurized, and...
Jul 24, 2024
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I agree, the thermostat helps to get the engine up to temp quicker and hold it at that optimum temp while running under differing loads...
Jul 24, 2024
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I live in the camp that says a thermostat helps give you a functional cooling system. I use them in everything, always drill a small...
Jul 24, 2024
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The whole idea of the system is to keep the engine cooler, not the water cooler. I have experimented with running no thermostat on cars...
Jul 24, 2024
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If it's spending less time in the engine block getting hot, it's not efficiently pulling heat from the block.
Jul 24, 2024
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Those people must be Lawyers (in a court of law) - don't ask any questions unless you already know the answer.
Jul 24, 2024
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