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Major work getting done on Friday
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:53 am
by Splinter
Hopefully I can find a working digicam and document some of this stuff
New waterpump
KVR brake pads
Coolant reservoir delete (and TB bypass mod)
cruise control delete
PVC system rebuild
Rear endlink bushing replacement (lower bushings)
No power parts, all maintenance and cleanliness.
I was wondering, since Im going to the N/A radiator setup, would it be possible to extend the radiator fill cap to where it is in the turbo setup, for burping purposes? I cant really think of any simple and safe way of doing this. Any thoughts?
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:06 am
by vrg3
There isn't a very good way to do it... You can aid in filling the system though by putting a little flush tee where the filler tank used to be:
http://www.cgenterprises.com/flush_tees.htm
Then you can remove its cap and fill the system from there. That'll help fill the engine rather than just the radiator.
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:14 am
by Splinter
That gives me a couple ideas, thx
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:45 am
by 555BCTurbo
Why are you changing to a non-turbo radiator?
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:51 am
by Splinter
I changed to a non-turbo radiator some time ago.
Turbo radiators werent availible for under $600 in my area, the non turbo was less than $200
It never gets really hot here, and the non turbo radiator was pretty overbuilt anyway.
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:02 am
by Subtle
Splinter
Watch the coolant temp gauge when going up the Malaht on a hot day.

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:28 am
by Splinter
Ill have to try that when things warm up
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:59 am
by 555BCTurbo
Blackbart has Turbo radiators for $50
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:04 pm
by Splinter
Blackbart has used turbo radiators for $50
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:26 pm
by 0perose
saturday I'm going on another trail run.. bigger this time.. my legacy, the jeep, mazda pickup, another legacy, ford exploder, 4runner, chevy pickup.....
but then SUNDAY major work gets done!!! (just to the xt6 not the legacy)
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:03 pm
by Legacy777
Splinter,
From my personal experience, I'd say you'll probably be fine with the n/a radiator. It wouldn't hurt though to add some redline water wetter though.
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:10 pm
by subawhatsubawho
Thats stuff works! There is also some stuff you can buy that comes in a big metal can. IT works great as well. I don't remember who make it thought. The can is black, blue and white though.
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:14 pm
by Splinter
lmao
Thanks for the description