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Old 08-04-2020 | 01:15 PM
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When I removed the air dam, for some front end work, in 2010, the screws were very difficult to remove and re-install. Use a 6 point socket.
Old 08-04-2020 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PhoenixPhile
I wasn't sure how much of a difference having the dam on would make, but logically speaking, it could make all the difference in the world. While at low speeds, the fans should be enough to suck air through the radiator and condenser, but at highway speeds, not having the dam will render the fans usless, if they even kick on.

I'm not sure when my dam went missing, but I'm gonna see if I can find one locally, install, and find out if that remedy's my cooling issue. I also need to close the gap between my radiator, condenser and front support.

Air dam missing is 100% your issue. Ive experienced it personally. It HAS to be on there.
Old 08-04-2020 | 06:59 PM
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Hey I appreciate all the help. I borrowed the air dam from my caged bird and installed it on my flyer. Last night I took it out and ran max A/C for about 40 minutes at 60+ mph with few stops. I believed this had fixed my issue but I had to be sure to test it in the GA heat on my way home from work. So the entire 25 minute drive, I had ice cold A/C and the temps looked lower than they have been since I've owned the car. It amazes me the engineering that took place when designing the part and the engine's cooling features, as I would have never assumed that a missing air dam would cause this. I mean talking about it, it seems logical, but everything in me was saying water pump, thermostat, condensor, altenator, radiator or coolant. I'm glad i posted before I went out and did what I wanted, which was replacing the water pump and thermostat and collecting the results afterwards.
Old 08-04-2020 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PhoenixPhile
Hey I appreciate all the help. I borrowed the air dam from my caged bird and installed it on my flyer. Last night I took it out and ran max A/C for about 40 minutes at 60+ mph with few stops. I believed this had fixed my issue but I had to be sure to test it in the GA heat on my way home from work. So the entire 25 minute drive, I had ice cold A/C and the temps looked lower than they have been since I've owned the car. It amazes me the engineering that took place when designing the part and the engine's cooling features, as I would have never assumed that a missing air dam would cause this. I mean talking about it, it seems logical, but everything in me was saying water pump, thermostat, condensor, altenator, radiator or coolant. I'm glad i posted before I went out and did what I wanted, which was replacing the water pump and thermostat and collecting the results afterwards.
Awesome....you're welcome.

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