View Full Version : Time for a new radiator?
Martin
11-14-2014, 09:21 PM
I'm guessing this is bad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVWiC600xJ4
kung fu jesus
11-15-2014, 07:04 AM
Wow! I guess that car lived at redline a little too long previously, huh? ;)
Martin
11-15-2014, 07:42 AM
Oh? Did x-wing let you drive it?
:lol:
RotorNutFD3S
11-15-2014, 08:16 PM
Nah, a little JB Weld and you'll be as good as new!!!
atank
11-15-2014, 08:54 PM
Its not leaking is it??
kung fu jesus
11-15-2014, 09:01 PM
If it's brass, it should be repairable.
Agent☣Orange
11-15-2014, 09:12 PM
I'm old-school duct tape on this one.
Martin
11-16-2014, 11:19 AM
I'm gonna go with JB Weld with a duct tape backup :lol:
No, it's not leaking.
j slow
11-16-2014, 08:31 PM
Hey Martin, if the JB-Weld doesn't do the trick (though it should), you could make a small L shaped bracket to hold the radiator right againts the rad support.
WASABI
11-17-2014, 08:42 PM
I hear those Italians run HOT! Looks like your weld gave way. Did you check the rest of the system? How are the other mounts? The coolant itself?
A couple choices... remove and have a local shop weld it back up, JB weld, or get a sweet aluminum aftermarket replacement.
Good luck.
kung fu jesus
11-17-2014, 09:05 PM
I was thinking you may be able to braze the bracket back on?
fwdtamiya
11-17-2014, 11:07 PM
I've had a radiator like that, happens with vibration, time and heat. NBD :P
Martin
11-18-2014, 10:42 AM
The other mounts look good, as does the rest of the system. Coolant is good, no leaks anywhere.
I'm gonna wait until the temp goes up a few degrees then JB Weld it. Supposed to be in the upper 50s here this weekend.
Martin
11-26-2014, 11:59 AM
100+ miles and the JB Weld is holding. Yay.
kung fu jesus
11-28-2014, 12:35 PM
If you're hard up, and want an upgrade, some Miata vendors may be doing Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales.
Hyper
11-28-2014, 06:51 PM
If you're hard up, and want an upgrade, some Miata vendors may be doing Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales.
or you (Martin)can make me an offer on the Twin-cooler. It is still for sale.
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