Good to hear
Did you get a "heavy duty" one? Or just standard?
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| Author: | klutched [ Sat Sep 21, 2013 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | GV Heat issues? |
On the last couple glassy runs I've had really high temps/overheated. Not sure what could have caused it because it didn't use to. Even on the highway home I had to pull over a couple times and let it cool down... Was thinking that my radiator could be on it's way? Thinking of putting a 3 core radiator into the GV if I can find one that will fit and also put the AC fan onto a switch so I can turn it on when I'm 4wding. cheers |
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| Author: | Bruce [ Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
From memory I have seen lots of pictures of your GV FULL of mud and crap. One would guess its blocked. |
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| Author: | klutched [ Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Bruce wrote: From memory I have seen lots of pictures of your GV FULL of mud and crap. One would guess its blocked. Yeah me too. But it did it to me on the highway on the way there even :/ |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
I rigged my AC fan to a switch. But haven't needed to use it since replacing my radiator. Blocked up fins is possible if you mud it. Don't use high pressure to clean radiator fins, they can get bent flat. Use normal hose to clean it. Easier to clean if removed. I carry a weed sprayer hand pump full of water, very handy for when mud gets into radiator. But I avoid deep mud when possible. Clutch fan could be on its last legs, too. Apart from all the normal things to check. |
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| Author: | fordem [ Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
GV overheating at highway speeds is not going to be fan related - the forward motion of the vehicle provides enough airflow - check for a possible blocked radiator (both air flow and water flow) |
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| Author: | klutched [ Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Pulled the radiator out and gave it a good clean. Bit of mud stuck in behind where the A/C is. Also found a nut in the radiator LOL! Probably gonna get a new radiator, found this 'heavy duty' one on eBay for $120. It's about 8cm wider than standard and it's guaranteed to fit the GV.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-Heavy-Duty ... 47b&_uhb=1 |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Bought mine off that seller last year, happy with it so far. Delivery was quick to Melbourne. |
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| Author: | klutched [ Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Good to hear Did you get a "heavy duty" one? Or just standard? |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
I am only guessing standard. Appeared to be exactly same thickness. My ebay record not giving any details now. |
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| Author: | Built4thrashing [ Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
klutched wrote: Pulled the radiator out and gave it a good clean. Bit of mud stuck in behind where the A/C is. Also found a nut in the radiator LOL! Probably gonna get a new radiator, found this 'heavy duty' one on eBay for $120. It's about 8cm wider than standard and it's guaranteed to fit the GV.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-Heavy-Duty ... 47b&_uhb=1 Doesn't look wider to me. |
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| Author: | klutched [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
The core is wider, if you look at stock ones they look really square compared to that. |
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| Author: | Built4thrashing [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Just measured the spare one hanging up in the shed and its the same dimensions. Maybe they used some slightly smaller one at some point. |
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| Author: | klutched [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
wtf, so you don't have a square radiator? Maybe manuals had a wider one? Hopefully this one will fit... |
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| Author: | klutched [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
This is what I have http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-Alloy-Radi ... ac4&_uhb=1 
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| Author: | christover1 [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Looks like you have a Vit one rather than a GV one. Should be much better with a bigger one. Hopefully brackometry fits up easily. |
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| Author: | klutched [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Yeah the smaller one says for JLX and the GV. I'm hoping it just fits up or at least with not a lot of work.. Should run a bit cooler as well
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| Author: | Chop [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Your car had probably been tampered with before you bought it! Youve had engine issues before, most likely dodgy bob mechanics beforehand? |
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| Author: | klutched [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Chop wrote: Your car had probably been tampered with before you bought it! Youve had engine issues before, most likely dodgy bob mechanics beforehand? Tampered with how? :/ Had the car since like 2004. I have the log book down stairs somewhere. Never bothered to get it filled out since I got my hands on it  Do you have the small radiator or the larger one? |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
had the car since 2004, but still on p plates.... you must be a shocking driver? 
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| Author: | klutched [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
atari4x4 wrote: had the car since 2004, but still on p plates.... you must be a shocking driver? Yeah cause you can legally drive when you're 9 |
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| Author: | Chop [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
I'll measure mine tomorrow. |
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| Author: | Built4thrashing [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
klutched wrote: wtf, so you don't have a square radiator? Maybe manuals had a wider one? Hopefully this one will fit... The radiator in the GV is looking a bit sad. A lot of the fins in it are bent or starting to rot. So the XL7 wreck I bought had one in it so i kept it as a spare for when mine finally lets go. |
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| Author: | klutched [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Built4thrashing wrote: klutched wrote: wtf, so you don't have a square radiator? Maybe manuals had a wider one? Hopefully this one will fit... The radiator in the GV is looking a bit sad. A lot of the fins in it are bent or starting to rot. So the XL7 wreck I bought had one in it so i kept it as a spare for when mine finally lets go. Yeah mine looks sad too... Has a couple nice gouges on the other side  I think I will get into the regular cleaning of the radiator after big runs. So much shit gets stuck in the fins and you can't get it out without taking it out.
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| Author: | christover1 [ Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
I modified my shroud, making the top half easily removable, so I can clean rad more betterer. |
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| Author: | klutched [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Well radiator came today..... It doesn't fit.. Can someone please take a couple pics of their radiator mounts with the larger radiator. Cheers |
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| Author: | Built4thrashing [ Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Just been out and had a look at My GV. (99 manual V6) It would seem that in the first series of GV (98-00) the Radiators are smaller.... only 540mm wide The Series 2, and above get the larger Radiator. This may be to compensate for the increase in power. Not sure if the A/c Condensor is larger as well. |
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| Author: | shabz [ Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Mine's an 01 v6 manual and the radiator is also 540mm wide |
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| Author: | klutched [ Fri Sep 27, 2013 10:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
Dafuq?? Wonder which models have the larger one then ? |
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| Author: | christover1 [ Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
grab the radiator supports from a wide radiator model, then it may be an easy upgrade |
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| Author: | Built4thrashing [ Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GV Heat issues? |
christover1 wrote: grab the radiator supports from a wide radiator model, then it may be an easy upgrade I think the hardest thing is going to be the mounts for the A/C condenser. It sits in front of the rad and is bolted to the same supports. |
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