Overheating

Jonatan Issa · Aug 30, 2023

my 1993 Mustang these last days after 10-15 minutes the temperature begin to rise, normally stay below half
The fan clutch was changed when buy it because was overheating
And the I think the thermostat is opening
I took this picture inside the rad that’s don’t look normal

90sickfox · Aug 30, 2023

That isn't normal. You need to do a cooling system flush and would be a good time to replace the radiator afterwards if it doesn't clean up.

Mustang5L5 · Aug 31, 2023

The tubes are probably clogging with calcium deposits.

I'd be tempted to pull the radiator out, fill it with vinegar and let it sit and see if it can clear some of that up. But if it doesn't, you might want to consider a new radiator. Flow and heat transfer can be affected by that.

AeroCoupe · Aug 31, 2023

Any radiator shops near you as new radiators (quality ones anyway) are not cheap. Might be worth seeing if they can clean it up for less money if its not your daily driver.

limp · Aug 31, 2023

Mustang5L5 said:
The tubes are probably clogging with calcium deposits.

I'd be tempted to pull the radiator out, fill it with vinegar and let it sit and see if it can clear some of that up. But if it doesn't, you might want to consider a new radiator. Flow and heat transfer can be affected by that.

It would be worth a try, but it looks like faucet water was used in the cooling system.. Take it to an old school radiator shop and get it rodded out...

Jonatan Issa · Aug 31, 2023

Mustang5L5 said:
The tubes are probably clogging with calcium deposits.

I'd be tempted to pull the radiator out, fill it with vinegar and let it sit and see if it can clear some of that up. But if it doesn't, you might want to consider a new radiator. Flow and heat transfer can be affected by that.

ok gonna try that, what coolant do you reccomend?

Mustang5L5 · Aug 31, 2023

I use Prestone with Distilled water. 50/50 mix

Jonatan Issa · Aug 31, 2023

Mustang5L5 said:
I use Prestone with Distilled water. 50/50 mix

Thx bro

JD1964 · Sep 1, 2023

I'd expect a good radiator shop isnt cheap these days. Even though the core tubes could possibly be cleared, with an old core there are likely other weak points. I'd be going directly to a new replacement in this case,

Mustang5L5 · Sep 1, 2023

I agree. I'd try self cleaning with vinegar but dont expect dramatic results. I'd plan for a replacement

limp · Sep 1, 2023

Personally I would rather try the "rod out' or even a new core ( if its a quality shop) than some of the new garbage being sold that doesnt fit right...
I know there are some really nice new ones made, but aren't they around $1500??
I also like the brass radiator cores over the aluminum ones...

limp · Sep 1, 2023

JD1964 said:
I'd expect a good radiator shop isnt cheap these days. Even though the core tubes could possibly be cleared, with an old core there are likely other weak points. I'd be going directly to a new replacement in this case,

I drove 30 miles to the only good " old school" one I could find... Charged me $210 to pressure check my radiator and condenser.. They cleaned and painted them too...

General karthief · Sep 1, 2023

limp said:
I drove 30 miles to the only good " old school" one I could find... Charged me $210 to pressure check my radiator and condenser.. They cleaned and painted them too...

Bartow?
Chancey's?

Mustang5L5 · Sep 1, 2023

Yeah old school shops like that aren't common around here. Major metro area...everyone is just buying new cars and throwing new parts at them. Nobody repairs and it's rare to see a vehicle beyond 15 years old on the road because the salt eats them out. Not enough business for those old school shops here.

Monkeybutt2000 · Sep 1, 2023

Radiator shops don't exist around here anymore You can pick up a Champion 2core for around $200,works great in my car.

JD1964 · Sep 1, 2023

You can get all aluminum radiators on Amazon for under $200 easy. I saw prices between $140 and $160

limp · Sep 1, 2023

General karthief said:
Bartow?
Chancey's?

Bartow..... Great clean shop..
I didn't care for the local shop here in town on Rose st.....

limp · Sep 1, 2023

JD1964 said:
You can get all aluminum radiators on Amazon for under $200 easy. I saw prices between $140 and $160

Yup, you sure can.... Good luck with that

JD1964 · Sep 1, 2023

limp said:
Yup, you sure can.... Good luck with that

The reviews are decent overall on this 3 row aluminum for $133.

Compatible with Ford Mustang 3rd Gen MT (Manual Transmission) Full Aluminum 3-Row Racing Radiator https://a.co/d/6xWsS73

JD1964 · Sep 1, 2023

And I actually had this exact radiator in my 93 vert with aod for several years. Had no problems with it and it cooled fine for that particular setup. I sold the car with that radiator in it. Plastic tanks yeah I know. I’ll say this, it was light as a feather

TYC 556 Radiator Compatible with 1980-1993 Ford Mustang https://a.co/d/8eQ6hDd

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