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Old 02-01-2012, 10:57 AM
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Just bought a 95 T/A a few months ago, and the coolant looks like brown rust. Thinking of buying a new radiator so flush and start with a new system, should i get one with aftermarket fans? If so what is the best size fans to get? Or should i just stick with the stock fans? thanks
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maybe take it to a radiator shop and have them inspect it. if its ok hAVE it cleaned up. if not im sure theyll have a new one for you.
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If you find that the radiator is too clogged to be restored by simple flushing, then chances are the heater core isn't too far behind.

But personally, if there are no leaks and no overheating issues, I would just flush the system and see how things go.
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i would get if flushed first and then go straight how and replace it....get as much of the block as you can
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It over heats when I'm not driving, as in waiting at a light or the drive thru.
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hows your TSTAT?
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What's TSTAT?
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When is the last time you cleaned out the debris that these
bottom-feeder cooling systems catch in the fins?



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