Aluminum Radiators with 5 pass trans cooler! - Page 67

lhopp77 · #**991** 06-15-2008, 09:18 AM

If it still rubs, then they have not fixed all the problems with the original run. The overall height needed to be reduced by approximately 1/4" to provide for cap clearance. Apparently this fix has not been done.

Lee

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Originally Posted by Treppiede

Hey Guys... I got one of these a couple of years ago, I believe it was their revised edition as it bolted right up and everything aligned fine.

The problem I am having is that the cap apparently is one of those that rub against the hood and it's causing coolant and pressure to escape.

Are these guys sending out the correct caps for those of us that bought it back when they were sending the wrong ones? What's the quickest way to get this issue fixed besides dremeling the ear off of my existing cap? I'd like to receive the right cap from them.

Regards,

-Walter

Treppiede · #**992** 06-15-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lhopp77

The overall height needed to be reduced by approximately 1/4" to provide for cap clearance. Apparently this fix has not been done.

Lee, this would be the case if I do have in fact the latest version. I don't know how many revisions they have made, but I know that mine was one of the newer revisions as everything else fit properly.

-Walter

SilverSpear · #**993** 06-15-2008, 09:46 AM

Need an update from OT...

Bought yours man? and at what price? from whom?

svxfiles · #**994** 06-15-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverSpear

Need an update from OT...

Bought yours man? and at what price? from whom?

I bought three directly from PWR.
If I bought less the price would go up.
I had to show that I was a business,
had an F.E.I.N.,
a WV resellers licence,
fax them my business licence, etc.
They cost me $500.00 each, before CC interest.

You can pick them up here for $520.00.
Or I can ship them out for that plus DHL-USA shipping.
If we could have a group buy for thirteen or so, we could get a better price, but thats alot of people to go for it.
Tom

SilverSpear · #**995** 06-15-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by svxfiles

I bought three directly from PWR.
If I bought less the price would go up.
I had to show that I was a business,
had an F.E.I.N.,
a WV resellers licence,
fax them my business licence, etc.
They cost me $500.00 each, before CC interest.

You can pick them up here for $520.00.
Or I can ship them out for that plus DHL-USA shipping.
If we could have a group buy for thirteen or so, we could get a better price, but thats alot of people to go for it.
Tom

1- SilverSpear = 1
2- ??

TomsSVX · #**996** 06-15-2008, 11:33 AM

The new runs seem to fit much better... No modifications to make the fans fit as everything it a direct bolt on... My cap does not hit either although I do not have a stock hood and my lower bushings have been shaved down for fitment reasons as well. So far no leaks or issues at all... Works great.

Tom

lhopp77 · #**997** 06-15-2008, 05:17 PM

Actually to me with stock hoods the overall height was the BIGGEST problem with the first version. Most of the other problems were manageable.

Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

The new runs seem to fit much better... No modifications to make the fans fit as everything it a direct bolt on... My cap does not hit either although I do not have a stock hood and my lower bushings have been shaved down for fitment reasons as well. So far no leaks or issues at all... Works great.

Tom

Treppiede · #**998** 06-16-2008, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

My cap does not hit [...] although [...] my lower bushings have been shaved down

Tom, my radiator didn't require any hose/fan modifications either. How did you go about shaving the bushings? That's a good idea, I might look into that.

Do you have a contact name over @ PWR for me to request a better Cap if they have one?

Thanks,

-Walter

TomsSVX · #**999** 06-16-2008, 07:34 AM

When I took the radiator out, I popped the lower mounting bushings out... Sat down with a blade and cut off a good deal of the top of the bushing... I left enough to cushion it and leave the full diameter of the bushing. As for the cap, cut the ears off of the 16psi car they give you... But just be sure there is not any debris in the cap itself when re-installed or else it will likely leak anyway.

Lee, I know all about the 1st gen leaks. If you pull the rad and talk to them about returning it for a new one, you will likely get it done for cost of shipping.

Tom

Seraphinwolf · #**1000** 06-16-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svxfiles

I bought three directly from PWR.
If I bought less the price would go up.
I had to show that I was a business,
had an F.E.I.N.,
a WV resellers licence,
fax them my business licence, etc.
They cost me $500.00 each, before CC interest.

You can pick them up here for $520.00.
Or I can ship them out for that plus DHL-USA shipping.
If we could have a group buy for thirteen or so, we could get a better price, but thats alot of people to go for it.
Tom

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverSpear

1- SilverSpear = 1
2- ??

2.Seraphinwolf! I NEED ONE NOW! Like NOW NOW! Can i get one shipped right now or you still waiting for them to get to you? In that case I'm second on that list and will patch mine if I can till then. F the plastic top of the resevoir. Blew it half way up Mt. Washington Saturday.
-Gaddis

svxfiles · #**1001** 06-16-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Seraphinwolf

2.Seraphinwolf! I NEED ONE NOW! Like NOW NOW! Can i get one shipped right now or you still waiting for them to get to you? In that case I'm second on that list and will patch mine if I can till then. F the plastic top of the resevoir. Blew it half way up Mt. Washington Saturday.
-Gaddis

I just saw this and checked tracking, they should be here Thursday.
Do you want me to see if they can drop ship you one?
Tom
301-707-3437

Treppiede · #**1002** 06-20-2008, 06:54 AM

Tom, thank you for the reply.
Good to know the bushings can be shaved without reducing cushioning.

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

As for the cap, cut the ears off of the 16psi car they give you...

I tried cutting the cap sometime ago, but I didn't like that solution.

< rant="begin" >
To be quite honest with you, having to shave bushings to fit a $500+ radiator in the car it was made for is something that really bothers me. Driving around with a partially cut cap and having to shave new caps when replacement time comes is not something I am willing to do, besides I want to have a clean looking SVX without any "rigs".

I would be willing to deal with these issues if the guys over @ PWR sold them for an exceptionally good deal, but we are paying a lot of money for these radiators (save the occasional small discount for group buys) and I would expect a product that fits.

I will try shaving the bushings and see if the problem is corrected, otherwise I am gonna call these guys and have them correct it.
< /rant >

Regards,

-Walter

TomsSVX · #**1003** 06-20-2008, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treppiede

Tom, thank you for the reply.
Good to know the bushings can be shaved without reducing cushioning.
I tried cutting the cap sometime ago, but I didn't like that solution.

< rant="begin" >
To be quite honest with you, having to shave bushings to fit a $500+ radiator in the car it was made for is something that really bothers me. Driving around with a partially cut cap and having to shave new caps when replacement time comes is not something I am willing to do, besides I want to have a clean looking SVX without any "rigs".

I would be willing to deal with these issues if the guys over @ PWR sold them for an exceptionally good deal, but we are paying a lot of money for these radiators (save the occasional small discount for group buys) and I would expect a product that fits.

I will try shaving the bushings and see if the problem is corrected, otherwise I am gonna call these guys and have them correct it.
< /rant >

Regards,

-Walter

Walter I understand the frustration... You drive an extremely limited production vehicle with an even smaller aftermarket interest. You must realize most SVX owners don't want to pay more than what they can get a silla for. So, we must do what we can with what we have... Like I said, mine does not leak for a second and I have not cut the cap. I have trimmed my bushings and that is all. I do have a fiberglass hood which may in fact have better clearances than the stocker although it shouldn't. To be totally honest, we should be happy that there is an alternative to plastic radiators at all.

Tom

lhopp77 · #**1004** 06-20-2008, 08:59 AM

Like I said from the very beginning--it doesn't take a rocket scientist to measure a stock radiator height from top to bottom and ensure the same height in replication. Or does it??

I also happen to believe that a $500 radiator should at least be a dimensionally correct fit.

Its a very good radiator but could be great with just a little attention to detail.

Lee

TomsSVX · #**1005** 06-20-2008, 09:12 AM

If you guys have such issues with them why not return it and get a chinese radiator of 1/4 of the price from ebay?? I mean I understand your frustration... I have had 3 of them already. I continue to use them because they are good radiators.

Tom