Blew the engine!
Ok, that was yesterday, actually. Spun bearing, I suppose. Spare engine goes in this week, then the car goes for final inspection, and should be getting delivered to it's new owner.
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Originally posted by Pu241 View PostI don't run it for heat, mine seems to be working fine, I do it to reduce the amount of excess air flowing through the engine compartment. I run mine year round except when temps approach 90°F+!
I may be looking into a grille block this winter if a new thermostat doesn't warm things up.
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Originally posted by Darlo View PostNot at the moment, although I have in the past. My core was SO plugged that there was barely any heat no matter what I did! Now it is so roasty toasty that I will only have to block the grill when it gets really cold (-10C/14F)
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Originally posted by Pu241 View PostDarlo, you running a grill block?
Only the "vents" in my bumper let air into the engine compartment and through the radiator.
Seems to help warm-up faster and retain heat longer as well as reduce wind noise in the cabin. Mines not unobtrusive though, but seems to work well.
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Darlo, you running a grill block?
Only the "vents" in my bumper let air into the engine compartment and through the radiator.
Seems to help warm-up faster and retain heat longer as well as reduce wind noise in the cabin. Mines not unobtrusive though, but seems to work well.
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Yup unless you thought I was saying the heater core was $20 (the rad was $20, lol), The core was $108 + tax = $121 (You would need to pay first though, as it is special order)
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Talk to Curtis in parts, as he is the one that got it in for me.
I could even pick it up for you as I live close to Gerry's. Just let me know.Last edited by Darlo; 11-30-2011, 02:34 PM.
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Originally posted by Darlo View PostYeah I was thinking that too, but it is hard to tell what would be effecting mpg right now for several reasons.
1. It is getting colder here and rainy
2. I now have my studded 155/80 winters, which only go to 35psi (rather than the 45psi in the 145 all seasons)
3. Right now I am only driving one tank a month with a lot of city driving.
4. My Kamm-back is sagging from a snowfall, lol......
In January I will be back at UBC for my final courses, and will be driving 600+ miles a week and mostly HWY, so I will get some good data then!
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Yeah I was thinking that too, but it is hard to tell what would be effecting mpg right now for several reasons.
1. It is getting colder here and rainy
2. I now have my studded 155/80 winters, which only go to 35psi (rather than the 45psi in the 145 all seasons)
3. Right now I am only driving one tank a month with a lot of city driving.
4. My Kamm-back is sagging from a snowfall, lol......
In January I will be back at UBC for my final courses, and will be driving 600+ miles a week and mostly HWY, so I will get some good data then!
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Sweet relief huh? Watch your MPG. I'm curious to see if it is effected. Engine temps effect mpg.
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Mike (Sasquatch) and I (mostly him) installed my new heater core and my double thick radiator (which I picked up for $20 at Pick-a-part!).
Now I get AMAZING HEAT!
Thanks Mike!
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Originally posted by Advancedynamix View PostYeah, but your tray also fits nicely in the refrigerator! Lol
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Originally posted by kumalaba View Postgood for storing tools in or you can use it like i did to put cold drinks & ice in on my way to raleigh
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