Hi all--
Yesterday, I installed a second radiator fan on my '81 non-AC X. Both fans are "stock"-style. They both work, but I'm not entirely convinced I have enough power running to them, given the way I installed the second fan. Pre-install, it seemed like the single fan was super-loud...
Was seeing some suspicious cooling system behavior, so last night I got under the front of the car to look.
As it turns out, I smelled the problem before I saw it. Had some seepage coming from the upper corner where the nipple for the inlet hose is welded to the tank. Could be a failing weld...
On Friday, I was just getting ready to get my car insured and registered when I noticed a couple of small puddles under each end of the radiator after getting the car fully warmed up. I pulled off the grille and I could see some blueish corrosion on the connections between the core and each...
Hey 'yall...
(my car is a non AC '82, FI North American version - Canadian market)
I finally got around to installing my version of the Headlight Relay mod (insertable, no cut wires) and I added a Cooling Fan relay mod as well. I have a single fan.
I added an 8AWG wire from the battery to a...
Running Too Warm----Results Added 11/4/13
Oh Noooooo, not another running too warm/hot thread!:fart::nod:
During final prep I tested the cooling system with a pressure tester, and I had to replace the original-to-the-car water pump because it was leaking, probably due to sitting for close to...
Hey all,
Last weekend I completed my Scirocco radiator conversion on my 87 X. I wanted to drive it a bit before posting about it, so I could detail not only the install, but also the effects, positive or negative. I'll save you the wait and tell you now that I am greatly pleased.
I sourced...
Hi everybody this is my version on the Volkswagen Scirocco Radiator replacement for the factory Fiat unit .When I first saw the discussion thread on it I thought wow that is so cool but when I noticed that it hung 2 inches lower than the factory radiator Oh that’s no good no disrespect to anyone...
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