07SGT5687 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hey folks... I hate that the first time back on the site in many months is to ask for help, but so it is. So last night I began the install of numerous things, one being a new oversized C&R/Shelby Radiator and dual fan intercooler. First let me just clue anyone in on how much of a friggin nightmare this is... it's a friggin nightmmare. At least the radiator anyway... I finally got it in there, but I had to take pretty much EVERYTHING off the front end. Even the HORNS! Maybe it's a little easier in a GT500 which I believe these are truly made from, but man... what a paint. LONG story short, I finally get it all installed... mount it up... get a little ahead of the directions... look at the LAST PAGE which is BOLD HIGHLIGHTED YELLOW saying, NOT to reuse the OEM mounting bolts as they are too long... and will puncture the core of the Radiator - I thought those bolts went in a little tough. Below are pics of my new $750 radiator with 2 new unengineered "vent" holes. Ya, those holes you see behind the mounting brackets... not supposed to be there. ALL THAT SAID... I need to get this thing back together by Wednesday this week in time to get tech'd and ready for NASA in Pueblo, CO on Friday. Does ANYONE have any idea how I can fix this? Or does anyone know of a good aluminum welder in the Denver area that might be able to help me?... and maybe on Sunday? I know all those things are a stretch, but I'm kind of desperate and will make it worth the time of anyone that can help. Is there any possibility I could use some kind of high temp sealer on the longer bolt and put in back in place... essentially plugging the holes? No idea if that's even feasible, but I'm open to any ideas. Thanks in advance and hopefully once I get this stuff done I can catch up with everyone a bit. Cheers JR 303.501.6886 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0201212 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Gold star Radiator Address: 696 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209 Phone: (303) 733-6826 http://www.performanceradiator.com/ Downing Street Garage www.downingstreetgarage.com Address: 401 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80218 Phone: (303) 777-0142 hope this helps brother. Get the holes welded up and shorter bolts and I would think it would be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0201212 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 You could also get some jb weld but I would only use that as a temp fix and last resort. Good luck on the fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I thought that kind of thing only happened to me. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.Marquez Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Ouch... I will say GREAT attitude on the deal.. Any decent radiator shop can fix that, Aluminum radiators are common place these days. If that fails, try a local welder that does TIG. And if that fails, PM me, i'll make a call to a Denver local that works / owns / partners in a motorcycle speed shop and supplier. Im sure he will know of a local shop that deals in aluminum radiator repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMORINE Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 i wouldnt try sealing it. its possible but i dont think youd get through a race with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.Marquez Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 i wouldnt try sealing it. its possible but i dont think youd get through a race with it. You don't think he should seal the two holes in his radiator? So your suggestion is he leave them open and allow coolant to run out the holes? Im sure that's not what you mean,,, but not sealing the holes does not seem like much of an option. Or are you referring to sealing them with a patch product like JB weld? If so, I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMORINE Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 You don't think he should seal the two holes in his radiator? So your suggestion is he leave them open and allow coolant to run out the holes? Im sure that's not what you mean,,, but not sealing the holes does not seem like much of an option. Or are you referring to sealing them with a patch product like JB weld? If so, I agree lol i wasnt very clear. i meant i wouldnt try jb weld. i would just get it welded up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Skip the JB weld, if you have time to fix it get it done right, any radiator shop should be able to help you out. I'd fix it for you but I aluminum weld like $hit, it won't leak but look like hell, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 So what other critical part you installed are you worried about? Any other important instructions you skipped? Sure you want to go on the track with a car you put together yourself? Hm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 At least I have an excuse! !! For my F-ups LOL! !!! I would have flip and smash something. I just smashed my 1yr laptop it still works but the screen is crushed. I have to use an external monitor. My gun jammed at PD training and could not clear it. I ended up throwing my gun the target. We NYPD were the talk of the gun magazines. The dept had to mess with the triggers of the Sigs & flocks. Also were made fun of for are bullets. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Grey Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 You threw a weapon on the range? Fired ? Days Off ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Gold star Radiator Address: 696 South Broadway, Denver, CO 80209 Phone: (303) 733-6826 http://www.performanceradiator.com/ Downing Street Garage www.downingstreetgarage.com Address: 401 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80218 Phone: (303) 777-0142 hope this helps brother. Get the holes welded up and shorter bolts and I would think it would be just fine. Ouch... I will say GREAT attitude on the deal.. Any decent radiator shop can fix that, Aluminum radiators are common place these days. If that fails, try a local welder that does TIG. And if that fails, PM me, i'll make a call to a Denver local that works / owns / partners in a motorcycle speed shop and supplier. Im sure he will know of a local shop that deals in aluminum radiator repair. Thanks to everyone and their offers of help! Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I DID end up finding a place that following Monday morning that a colleague suggested. They were like 10 blocks from my work. I walked it in and showed them what I had and the genius he handed it too had it fixed in literally about 3 minutes. And he didn't even take the brackets off. He was able to get a welder in that tiny little clearance and fill the holes. Brilliant! AND they wouldn't even take my money! BTW - the place is called Scherer Metals in Denver. GREAT Folks! Been around for like 115 years or something crazy like that! So what other critical part you installed are you worried about? Any other important instructions you skipped? Sure you want to go on the track with a car you put together yourself? Hm? Yes, I do all my work myself. And I do pretty damn well, with no training or experience outside of my own garage. Since you threw in the laughing guy at the end, I'll assume you were just razzing me... But I'd rather go on track with stuff I've installed than trust anyone else to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 You threw a weapon on the range? Fired ? Days Off ? Days off never !! Most if not all know me as a madman and use write fellow cops names on my bullets. After 14yrs got a free pass to stay home on the crazy bill !! But in reality the sigs would end up rusting in humidity. It's kind of hard to get fired from NYPD. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 You threw a weapon on the range? Fired ? Days Off ? Days off never !! Most if not all know me as a madman and use write fellow cops names on my bullets. After 14yrs got a free pass to stay home on the crazy bill !! But in reality the sigs would end up rusting in humidity. It's kind of hard to get fired from NYPD. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Grey Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Worked hard to get the taxpayers to retire you - got nothing for you - If you had my name on one of your bullets we would have a real problem! Just my $.02 from a NJ Know It All and that's all I have to say on this. :burnout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 You threw a weapon on the range? Fired ? Days Off ? No wonder their guns jam,guys are throwing them at the targets I'm sure that will fix them (not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Days off never !! Most if not all know me as a madman and use write fellow cops names on my bullets. After 14yrs got a free pass to stay home on the crazy bill !! But in reality the sigs would end up rusting in humidity. It's kind of hard to get fired from NYPD. LOL Kinda strange your sig rusted, I had a P220 45 acp carried it in all kinds of weather it never rusted, but then again I respected my weapon and took care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Off topic much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Off topic much? LOL......... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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