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C5 Radiator & condensor failure due tor fins clogged

pjac5vette

pjac5vette

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Hey Guys, I wrote earlier last month about my radiator plastic tank seams splitting. Just want to give all a heads up on why I think the plastic tank on my radiator split at the seam. While taking out the radiator I noticed the air conditioning condensor was warped like a crescent shape and the mounts were pulling forward on the end tanks. The radiator fins were completely clogged with dirt/soot and so was the condensor fins. When I dropped the radiator on the ground it left a pile of soot and sand that I had to sweep up. I did this twice and the fins were still clogged with dirt and soot. My theory is that the surface area of the condensor for cooling the freon was compromised due to all the dirt and soot blocking the fins. This caused the condensor to warp. So I would suggest anyone with a vette greater then seven years old to check the radiator and condensor to see if the fins are clogged up. You might save your radiator and condensor.
 
Yeah, that's a real good idea. The vette rides pretty close to the road, so the front spoiler underneath the front fascia designed to direct air towards the radiator pretty much acts somewhat like a vacuum cleaner as well.

And be careful of running overtop of a plastic shopping bag. It can get swept up and partially block your radiator.
 
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