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Title: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 21:52:51
Not much, been busy entertaining the outlaws today.

Got a replacement expansion bottle on (from a V6, so had to bodge on the seperate pipe outlet).  Holds pressure much better. Still cooling issues though, so I am still thinking lack of circulation to take heat away from engine, causing local hotspots in the engine, and local boiling, causing the high pressure and cap to blow.

Anyone strongly disagree?  I am going to go to Motorserv and buy a rad tomorrow morning unless anyone has a better idea...
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: STMO123 on 08 April 2007, 21:54:57
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Not much, been busy entertaining the outlaws today.

Got a replacement expansion bottle on (from a V6, so had to bodge on the seperate pipe outlet).  Holds pressure much better. Still cooling issues though, so I am still thinking lack of circulation to take heat away from engine, causing local hotspots in the engine, and local boiling, causing the high pressure and cap to blow.

Anyone strongly disagree?  I am going to go to Motorserv and buy a rad tomorrow morning unless anyone has a better idea...

Try Fins first. Its free!
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 21:56:00
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Not much, been busy entertaining the outlaws today.

Got a replacement expansion bottle on (from a V6, so had to bodge on the seperate pipe outlet).  Holds pressure much better. Still cooling issues though, so I am still thinking lack of circulation to take heat away from engine, causing local hotspots in the engine, and local boiling, causing the high pressure and cap to blow.

Anyone strongly disagree?  I am going to go to Motorserv and buy a rad tomorrow morning unless anyone has a better idea...

Try Fins first. Its free!
Unfortunately Fins is no more....   ...and the one down the scrappy is for a manual gearbox (whatever one of those is ;))
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 April 2007, 21:58:00
Bleh... I guess do it... I would hate you to buy one for nothing, but there's not much else it can really be now!!

Silly Q, but Have you flushed the heater Matrix?
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 22:02:22
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Silly Q, but Have you flushed the heater Matrix?
No.

But I guess it should be bypassed as I'm asking for cold air in this current heatwave.  Turning heater to HI seems to aid engine cooling as expected.

So I don't think the heater matrix is blocked, but I am completely open to all ideas, and all are welcomed :)
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 April 2007, 22:04:16
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Silly Q, but Have you flushed the heater Matrix?
No.

But I guess it should be bypassed as I'm asking for cold air in this current heatwave.  Turning heater to HI seems to aid engine cooling as expected.

So I don't think the heater matrix is blocked, but I am completely open to all ideas, and all are welcomed :)

My old Elite, had some awful pressuring problems and running hot when thrashed etc.... when I flushed the matrix, it halved my probs!

Worth doing, even if only for good measure :)
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 22:05:57
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Silly Q, but Have you flushed the heater Matrix?
No.

But I guess it should be bypassed as I'm asking for cold air in this current heatwave.  Turning heater to HI seems to aid engine cooling as expected.

So I don't think the heater matrix is blocked, but I am completely open to all ideas, and all are welcomed :)

My old Elite, had some awful pressuring problems and running hot when thrashed etc.... when I flushed the matrix, it halved my probs!

Worth doing, even if only for good measure :)

I wonder how easy those awkward clips are to get to in the tractor?  The s6 is far too long for the car...
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 April 2007, 22:07:51
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Silly Q, but Have you flushed the heater Matrix?
No.

But I guess it should be bypassed as I'm asking for cold air in this current heatwave.  Turning heater to HI seems to aid engine cooling as expected.

So I don't think the heater matrix is blocked, but I am completely open to all ideas, and all are welcomed :)

My old Elite, had some awful pressuring problems and running hot when thrashed etc.... when I flushed the matrix, it halved my probs!

Worth doing, even if only for good measure :)

I wonder how easy those awkward clips are to get to in the tractor?  The s6 is far too long for the car...

I really wouldn't like to guess...
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: Omegatoy on 08 April 2007, 22:17:48
should be able to find where the pipes go and disconnect at an easier place mate!! but if the heater is working properly cant see it being that!!
how much is the rad?
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 22:20:30
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should be able to find where the pipes go and disconnect at an easier place mate!! but if the heater is working properly cant see it being that!!
how much is the rad?
If I want one tomorrow, £230.
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 April 2007, 22:21:37
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should be able to find where the pipes go and disconnect at an easier place mate!! but if the heater is working properly cant see it being that!!
how much is the rad?
If I want one tomorrow, £230.

Eeeek... that's £55 more than I paid for my Elite

Sorry Jaime ;)
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: Omegatoy on 08 April 2007, 22:22:25
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should be able to find where the pipes go and disconnect at an easier place mate!! but if the heater is working properly cant see it being that!!
how much is the rad?
If I want one tomorrow, £230.

yeouch!!! there were some on the bay from a rad shop at around 130 but i cant find them at teh mo will have another look
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: STMO123 on 08 April 2007, 22:22:26
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should be able to find where the pipes go and disconnect at an easier place mate!! but if the heater is working properly cant see it being that!!
how much is the rad?
If I want one tomorrow, £230.


On TC? :o
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 22:22:59
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should be able to find where the pipes go and disconnect at an easier place mate!! but if the heater is working properly cant see it being that!!
how much is the rad?
If I want one tomorrow, £230.

Eeeek... that's £55 more than I paid for my Elite

Sorry Jaime ;)
Tractor rads are the most expensive. Typical  >:(
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 April 2007, 22:24:43
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should be able to find where the pipes go and disconnect at an easier place mate!! but if the heater is working properly cant see it being that!!
how much is the rad?
If I want one tomorrow, £230.

Eeeek... that's £55 more than I paid for my Elite

Sorry Jaime ;)
Tractor rads are the most expensive. Typical  >:(

What year / mileage / condition is this car Jaime?
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: Omegatoy on 08 April 2007, 22:25:37
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2OL272-Radiator-Vauxhall-Omega-Mk1-94-99-2-5TD-A-C-New_W0QQitemZ300041933045QQcategoryZ10404QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 22:26:08
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should be able to find where the pipes go and disconnect at an easier place mate!! but if the heater is working properly cant see it being that!!
how much is the rad?
If I want one tomorrow, £230.

Eeeek... that's £55 more than I paid for my Elite

Sorry Jaime ;)
Tractor rads are the most expensive. Typical  >:(
What year / mileage / condition is this car Jaime?
T reg, nearly 120k.  I'll leave others to comment on condition...
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 22:26:52
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2OL272-Radiator-Vauxhall-Omega-Mk1-94-99-2-5TD-A-C-New_W0QQitemZ300041933045QQcategoryZ10404QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Mines an Auto ;)
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 22:30:24
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2OL272-Radiator-Vauxhall-Omega-Mk1-94-99-2-5TD-A-C-New_W0QQitemZ300041933045QQcategoryZ10404QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
This one the one I need?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2OL249-Radiator-Vauxhall-Omega-Mk1-2-5TD-Auto-A-C-New_W0QQitemZ300041932764QQcategoryZ10404QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: Omegatoy on 08 April 2007, 22:31:04
damn they had auto ones a few weeks ago may be worth a call or an email?
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: Omegatoy on 08 April 2007, 22:31:48
Thats the one!!!
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 08 April 2007, 22:32:55
I wonder if they are open on BH Monday. I really want to get this working early this week now.
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: Omegatoy on 08 April 2007, 22:36:09
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I wonder if they are open on BH Monday. I really want to get this working early this week now.
couldnt tell you mate just didnt want to see you cry at spending 230!!!  
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 09 April 2007, 10:48:20
Any views on this...

http://www.car-radiators.org.uk

£50.
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: Andy B on 09 April 2007, 11:11:45
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Any views on this...

http://www.car-radiators.org.uk

£50.

It looks about £180 better then the other rad!!
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: Admin on 09 April 2007, 16:08:10
Considering the other auto diesel one is £149 I suspect this is a mistake on the price.  :-/
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 09 April 2007, 19:35:15
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Considering the other auto diesel one is £149 I suspect this is a mistake on the price.  :-/
One way to find out....
Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: TheBoy on 10 April 2007, 10:36:30
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Considering the other auto diesel one is £149 I suspect this is a mistake on the price.  :-/
One way to find out....
Obviously not....

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Hello,
 
Thankyou for your order.
 
Unfortunately the part is currently out of stock.
 
I will therefore cancel your order and issue you a refund through PayPal.
 
I can get you the part from one of our suppliers but the radiator would cost £140 + vat.
 
If you are interested please call us on the number below.
 
Regards
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Title: Re: Project TB2 - Update 5
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 10 April 2007, 11:42:08
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Considering the other auto diesel one is £149 I suspect this is a mistake on the price.  :-/
One way to find out....
Obviously not....

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Hello,
 
Thankyou for your order.
 
Unfortunately the part is currently out of stock.
 
I will therefore cancel your order and issue you a refund through PayPal.
 
I can get you the part from one of our suppliers but the radiator would cost £140 + vat.
 
If you are interested please call us on the number below.
 
Regards
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Barstewards :(