I just got back from my test drive after installing my newly re-cored
radiator. They gave me the old core and boy was it plugged up!  I'm going to
put pictures of it on my web site soon.  I guess these things don't last 31
years! :-)  They replaced the 2 rail core with a new 3 rail heavy-duty core.
I also replaced the thermostat with a 160 degree one.  Well it keeps the
engine cool now!  A little too cool.  My temp gauge is halfway between C and
the Middle. I am going to step up to the next higher temp thermostat.  I
think 190.
What thermostat are you guys running?
Bear in mind, this is a 1300cc 1968 Mk3.
BTW.  I did not install an electric fan and I probably won't given the
amount of cooling this new radiator has.
Kirk Crawford AIM:KirkBCraw
mailto:kirk.crawford@home.com
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