Overheating Issues, Perplexed

[Cobrabill]

Originally Posted by elmariachi

I have tried three leading up to the hi-flow and it has made no difference



1)The restrictor works just like a closed thermostat. The car is fine until the temps open the thermostat and then they just keep climbing. Restrictor will tell me nothing at that point.


2)Others runnning this radiator have made it work but as we know, each car is different. Given that we've ruled out the engine (for the most part) its got to be an inability to dicharge the heat in the radiator, either due to flow/restriction/water pump issue or insufficient radiator/cooling system capacity.



3)Thanks for the advice though, but I am sure its not my problem as of right now. I had 10 gallons of it left over and decided to use it through this process of puking/discharging and running out on the ground from t-stat changes. I will be running Shell ELC once this is resolved, but I am sure someone will complain about it too.

1)Me thinks you got that backwards.A restrictor plate acts like there is no T-stat.And it will give you a hint about where it's(the problem) is happening.

2)In the absence of other "factors",i agree.


3)I understand your logic,but Deathcool is the only coolant that i know of that you really,really,REALLY don't want in your motor.ANY motor.Any other glycol based stuff is fine.

If things start pointing at the radiator,a "Home type"radiator flush won't fit the bill.Take the radiator to a shop and make sure you tell them that there was Deathcool in it.