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Grandpa's Huckster · 01-05-2018, 08:14 PM

I live in Florida and have had issues with my car running hot at speed. I consistently run at or over 190 degrees and am confident that the timing is not an issue. I have a very small leak at the base of the inlet tube on my radiator and wonder if this is a indication of the inside of my cooling system. I have vinegar flushed it and know it was professionally flushed before I purchased the car. I have considered biting the bullet and replacing it with a new one, but have a few options. Both are marketed as heavy duty but one has 8 fins per inch at a hundred dollars cheaper than the one that has 10 fins per inch. Any advice would be appreciated.

01-05-2018, 08:14 PM	#1
Grandpa's Huckster Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 11	Radiator advice I live in Florida and have had issues with my car running hot at speed. I consistently run at or over 190 degrees and am confident that the timing is not an issue. I have a very small leak at the base of the inlet tube on my radiator and wonder if this is a indication of the inside of my cooling system. I have vinegar flushed it and know it was professionally flushed before I purchased the car. I have considered biting the bullet and replacing it with a new one, but have a few options. Both are marketed as heavy duty but one has 8 fins per inch at a hundred dollars cheaper than the one that has 10 fins per inch. Any advice would be appreciated.