Subject	Radiator popped!
Posted by	doosche on February 28, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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Message	Hello all. After many months in storage, I fired up my Z and took it for a spin around the block to blow off the cobwebs. No issues, but on the second drive a few days later, under hard acceleration (6K RPM), I heard a pop and coolant sprayed out from under the hood. After limping home, I inspected the cause and found the plastic section of the radiator had a huge crack... [ http://www.mediafire.com/view/vll1bojzjxq4xlv/DSC_0584.JPG ] I was close to home and the engine didn't get above normal temp, so I think I'm OK there. Anyway, just wondering what would cause such a catastrophic failure? Also, are there any direct drop in, all aluminum radiators that someone can recommend? Car is a JDM 1995 2+2 NA manual. Cheers
Follow Ups	Radiator popped! - doosche 19:09:06 02/28/16 Probably just weak 21 year old brittle plastic - L£AÐZX 19:34:51 02/28/16 Combination of air in the system and old brittle plastic. (n/m) - itsa300zx 20:20:40 02/28/16 As stated above... - ttz'in (norcal) 00:47:45 02/29/16 Solution..... - ttz'in (norcal) 00:56:22 02/29/16 Where? He drives a NA. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 00:56:13 03/01/16 Re: Where? He drives a NA. - ttz'in (norcal) 01:12:49 03/01/16 A radiator for a ~93 Maxima will work & has a thicker core. - Bernie (NoVA) 01:00:49 03/01/16
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