Does this radiator look like it needs replacing?
08-05-2015, 01:15 AM
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Does this radiator look like it needs replacing?
Morning all,
I got a bit carried away with project Make-The-Engine-Bay-Look-Good last night and now have a front bumper and numerous other bits on the garage floor instead of on the car. With the bumper off it was my first chance to take a look at the radiator, and it doesn't look in the best condition. I've taken some pics but they're a bit dark, but hopefully you can make something out.
Aside from being absolutely filthy, there's a large portion of the bottom few rows of fins missing. I've never had any issues with cooling, so I don't think it's critical, but is this something I should be looking at getting replaced? If so - does anyone know of a good place to get a new / refurb rad? I've got a query out with Si @ Hendys on a couple of other bits so I could tag it along with that, but I'd like to save some cash if possible.
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I got a bit carried away with project Make-The-Engine-Bay-Look-Good last night and now have a front bumper and numerous other bits on the garage floor instead of on the car. With the bumper off it was my first chance to take a look at the radiator, and it doesn't look in the best condition. I've taken some pics but they're a bit dark, but hopefully you can make something out.
Aside from being absolutely filthy, there's a large portion of the bottom few rows of fins missing. I've never had any issues with cooling, so I don't think it's critical, but is this something I should be looking at getting replaced? If so - does anyone know of a good place to get a new / refurb rad? I've got a query out with Si @ Hendys on a couple of other bits so I could tag it along with that, but I'd like to save some cash if possible.
THoughts welcome
08-05-2015, 01:32 AM
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08-05-2015, 01:42 AM
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Aye, that's your A/C condensor.
I picked out a row of fins from mine at the weekend... obviously been panned in by stones / road debris.
Ideally, you'll want to sort it out as soon as you can, but if your A/C is still operating, there's no rush. I've seen much worse.
Give it a good clean whilst you have access, that'll help any potential blockages. It looks quite complete from what I can see.
I picked out a row of fins from mine at the weekend... obviously been panned in by stones / road debris.
Ideally, you'll want to sort it out as soon as you can, but if your A/C is still operating, there's no rush. I've seen much worse.
Give it a good clean whilst you have access, that'll help any potential blockages. It looks quite complete from what I can see.
08-05-2015, 05:02 AM
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I keep pulling pieces of honeycomb out of the NSX's lower bumper vents (wonder if I'll get stung?), but it seems to have made no discernible difference to the climate control.
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08-06-2015, 10:26 PM
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BenRNBP, whats the quality like? Good as OEM?
Mine has definitely seen better days and thinking of replacing mine while my local garage has an offer on aircon re-gas.
Mine has definitely seen better days and thinking of replacing mine while my local garage has an offer on aircon re-gas.
08-07-2015, 12:46 AM
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It does the job and I have had cold air for couple of months. It's painted black so there should be some corrosion protection there (also fitted a Zunsport grille for protection) However, the lower o/s fitting hole in the condenser wasn't as deep at it needed to be by about 2mm so needed to shave the 2mm off the pipe from the drier to get it do be a snug fit.