The holy grail for alu rads and electric fan fans
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AFCO makes some top of the line stuff!
ZionXIX
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So I just read through that thread and the guy says he doesn't have to worry about pink milkshake anymore. Does the radiator have a separate system with its own water pump and everything?
After thought --> I just realized how dumb I worded that question. What I mean to ask is does this setup have an isolated radiator solely for the transmission that is equal in dimensions to the main radiator? I have thought about bypassing my radiator for the transmission but I can never find one large enough. I would love a full size independent transmission radiator with the cold weather bypass.
After thought --> I just realized how dumb I worded that question. What I mean to ask is does this setup have an isolated radiator solely for the transmission that is equal in dimensions to the main radiator? I have thought about bypassing my radiator for the transmission but I can never find one large enough. I would love a full size independent transmission radiator with the cold weather bypass.
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octanejunkie
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octanejunkie
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No plastic to metal connection to fail, it's all aluminum
BrianSD_42
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Very sad that he announced he is retiring from acting.
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ZionXIX
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I thought the tube for the transmission fluid inside the radiator was an aluminum tube with fins submerged in flowing coolant. Is that not the part that gets corroded over time to cause pink milkshake?
phattyduck
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The corrosion happens between the outer fitting and the inner heat exchanger. My 18 year old, 275k mile radiator was corrosion free when I replaced it recently. It all comes from poor maintenance (lack of coolant changes).
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octanejunkie
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I don't know about the Toyota rad, but the the trans cooler in many radiators is fashioned after the cooling tower of a nuclear reactor. It's a double-walled circular/cylindrical bladder that the oil goes through with tons of surface area that the water completely immerses around and through. It's usually made of brass.
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cblock406
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He's said it before, he'll be back...well hopefully!
octanejunkie
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Corrosion of the metal element in the plastic tank, dissimilar metals, poor maintenance, bad luck
Reinout
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Corrosion of the metal element in the plastic tank, dissimilar metals, poor maintenance, bad luck
Brilliant movie!
ZionXIX
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Here's an interesting read. This is a fairly in depth analysis of the transmission cooler failure in an acura radiator. Lots of good pictures and well written write up.
Failure of transmission cooler inside of radiator (w/ pics) - Acura MDX Forum : Acura MDX SUV Forums
Failure of transmission cooler inside of radiator (w/ pics) - Acura MDX Forum : Acura MDX SUV Forums
AZBub
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When I need a new rad I’m just going to get this drop in aluminum one and not fuss with having to mod anything
http://www.championradiators.com/product/CC1998
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octanejunkie
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Lots of posts about quality issues with Champion, but lots of guys love em!
An alu rad doesn't mean you are immune from a potential corrosion issue, however
Scramble
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Says the guy who lives in the land of fruits & nuts. :loco:
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