The price of Mustang bliss…

[bbeatty]

New radiator cap $5.68
New thermostat and housing gasket $7.56
New radiator hoses and clamps $20.90
2 gallons of distilled water, some antifreeze and 12 ounces of water wetter $12.38
New 3 core radiator, six blade fan and shroud $290

Finally being able to drive my GT/CS anywhere I want following the shotgun approach to overheating problems...


;D ;D ;DPriceless ;D ;D ;D


For the first time in years, I am on the road with no fears or worries of any breakdowns! MPG and gas prices be damned, I having fun this summer!! ;D ;D

 

[Mosesatm]

What is water wetter?

 

[bbeatty]

[quote author=Mosesatm link=board=1;threadid=1841;start=0#msg12029 date=1119890073]
What is water wetter?
[/quote]

Probably snake oil but the manufacture claims it helps heat transfer and can reduce the coolant temperature by as much as 30 degrees. Since I did everything at once, I don’t know if it makes a difference or not.

http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp

 

[hookedtrout]

[quote author=bbeatty link=board=1;threadid=1841;start=0#msg12026 date=1119889481]

For the first time in years, I am on the road with no fears or worries of any breakdowns! MPG and gas prices be damned, I having fun this summer!! ;D ;D


[/quote]

That's right tear it up!! ;D

Hook

 

[mmarsalone]

Brain,

It was running very well. I think it make it to St. Louis for a visit or to Omaha. How about going to CF 5.0?

Mike