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CWPASADENA · 09-09-2015, 12:43 PM

Water Wetter and a fan shroud will both help a little. Also removing or relocating the front license plate so it is not blocking the radiator will help a little. All these things may help enough so you can get up most hills without overheating.

If you do get to a hill you can not handle in third gear without overheating, just slow down and down shift into second and run along at a reduced speed but keep the engine speed up to where it is when normally just driving along. This will keep the water pump and fan turning normally to keep good flow of water and air thru the radiator.

This may suffice until you can invest in a new radiator or re-core the one you have.

That is my suggestion.

Chris W.

09-09-2015, 12:43 PM	#5
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,931	Re: 2-row radiator advice needed Water Wetter and a fan shroud will both help a little. Also removing or relocating the front license plate so it is not blocking the radiator will help a little. All these things may help enough so you can get up most hills without overheating. If you do get to a hill you can not handle in third gear without overheating, just slow down and down shift into second and run along at a reduced speed but keep the engine speed up to where it is when normally just driving along. This will keep the water pump and fan turning normally to keep good flow of water and air thru the radiator. This may suffice until you can invest in a new radiator or re-core the one you have. That is my suggestion. Chris W.