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#556
03-07-2005, 03:43 PM
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Arrived
Mine arrived today. A few bent fins, but otherwise ok. I will admit, though, that I have seen considerably smoother and uniform welds before.
Cap postion?? In the slot that the cap hold down tabs ride in there is an indented place at the center position. I am pretty sure that this is where the cap should be positioned. You can depress it to take it off OR push it further off center. This would cause the problem previously identifed in here. Lee
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#557
03-08-2005, 12:26 PM
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Got mine Monday evening. In perfect unblemished condition, a thanks to the shipper and PWR for the great packing. It's a work of art!! Is the general consensus to continue to use the auxiliary trans cooler, in addition to the new and improved 5-pass?? Just need those Silicone hoses and a couple of hours. Good opportunity to drain and refil the trans as well. I really don't see the cap as being an issue, as once it's engaged nothing changes as you turn it all the way tight.
 Glenn
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#558
03-08-2005, 02:27 PM
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radiator received
UPS delivered Monday evening, box was well packed. there was a rip in the box during shipment, but seems to only affect the foam packing, radiator looks fine. No fins bent, all squared away. My cap is in the same position as it was on my stock radiator, directly parallel with the tank. It was diagonal as received, but when you tighten it to the closed position it is perfect. Will not install till the next weekend due to time constraints, and plan to forgo auxilliary cooler.
 thanks again to Chris, et al, tht made this group buy a success.
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#559
03-08-2005, 05:51 PM
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Pwr
Yeah, my Cap sits at an angle at full tight. It has started to leave a scratch under my hood.
Steve
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#560
03-08-2005, 07:18 PM
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Tight?
HoHo,
Are you sure you are not moving your radiator cap PAST the correct tight position? I suspect you might be. Is there a place in the middle that is not at tight as when you force it on to the right? Lee
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#561
03-08-2005, 08:00 PM
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Pwr
No it is a little off. When I go to take my cap off after hood has moved it I only have to turn it like 1/4 turn and it releases pressure.
Steve
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#562
03-09-2005, 09:16 AM
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Is the group rate still $450?
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#563
03-09-2005, 09:35 AM
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#564
03-09-2005, 01:42 PM
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just got my today
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#565
03-09-2005, 01:51 PM
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got mine today and it is beautiful. I am glad I waited but it would have been nice to have it sooner. Anyway, I will not be ijstalling it until the hoses come in. No fins bent on mine everyhting is perfect except the whole cap situation. Will try to pick up a cap with no tabs or just cut mine off.
Tom
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#566
03-09-2005, 05:09 PM
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Heat damage... Possible?
I have been considering the problem with the cap in contact with the hood...
I have a question for those who have installed the rad in question... Will a PWR rad, with a challenged clearance at the cap, also be in closer poximity to the hood at the apex of the body of the rad in question? Compared to OEM rad of course... In other words... I am wondering about discoleration of paint due to excessive heat from the top of the rad... What is the difference between OEM clearance and PWR clearances at the cap and body? Thanx
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#567
03-09-2005, 06:18 PM
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This "drop in OEM replacement" has a flaw that may be worse than we think.
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#568
03-09-2005, 08:56 PM
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Got mine today too. I have not unboxed them yet, but will do that tonight.
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#569
03-09-2005, 10:22 PM
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A work of art
After all said and done these units are nice. Doesn't appear cap will be a problem. Packaging was great...welds looked nice. It will be nice to cruise in the summer knowing the rad won't ruin a trip, or engine. Maria supplied a tracking number so you can watch your unit hit your home town via the internet. There's even a nifty pwr decal in the packing slip. It's nice knowing you have one of the 40 units...happy trails
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#570
03-09-2005, 10:26 PM
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Hood
I don't think the heat will be an issue with the paint. The cap on my radiator does not get that hot and it is only the slight edge of the ear that hits. I don't think it will be an issue.
Steve
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