2 row radiator for 3.0?
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2 row radiator for 3.0?
Is there anywhere that I can get a bigger radiator for my 3.0? The puny little radiator in there now didn't do well last summer in California when the temps were in the triple digits. It did fine as long as you were moving, but when you stopped, the gauge got uncomfortably high, but didn't actually overheat. Even at speed, I think the thermostat was fully open as the temperature seemed to be above where it normally is. There should be more margin in the cooling system. My '95 4.0 4WD never had a problem under the same conditions.
I tried to fit a 4.0 radiator in there (you'll need the shorter 4.0 shroud, too), but the inlet on the tank is angled downward. This makes the upper radiator hose nearly ride on the alternator pulley. What I need is the 2 row core of the 4.0 with the side tanks for the 3.0. I have not seen a 2 row radiator for the 3.0 at all of the usual parts stores. Any suggestions?
I tried to fit a 4.0 radiator in there (you'll need the shorter 4.0 shroud, too), but the inlet on the tank is angled downward. This makes the upper radiator hose nearly ride on the alternator pulley. What I need is the 2 row core of the 4.0 with the side tanks for the 3.0. I have not seen a 2 row radiator for the 3.0 at all of the usual parts stores. Any suggestions?
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How old is the coolant? Thermostat? Water Pump? Hoses? Temp Sensor?
Before I would start screaming radiator, I would first look at the things I mentioned above.
The only place I really know where you could get a bigger radiator would be here:
http://www.midwestsho.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id/270
It is for the Taurus, but it might fit in the Aero with an electric fan.
Before I would start screaming radiator, I would first look at the things I mentioned above.
The only place I really know where you could get a bigger radiator would be here:
http://www.midwestsho.com/catalog/pr...roducts_id/270
It is for the Taurus, but it might fit in the Aero with an electric fan.
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fan clutch?
when you sit still you hardly use the capacity of your rad
however your airflow over the core is dependant only on the fan
even idle speed can affect this (too low = low airflow)
the core could oxidized both internally as well as externally insulating it from the cooling air
if the rad is over 5 years old it is probably oxidized externally
is the core of the rad silver/gray or is it black and crappy?
when you sit still you hardly use the capacity of your rad
however your airflow over the core is dependant only on the fan
even idle speed can affect this (too low = low airflow)
the core could oxidized both internally as well as externally insulating it from the cooling air
if the rad is over 5 years old it is probably oxidized externally
is the core of the rad silver/gray or is it black and crappy?
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Originally Posted by 93nighthawk
How old is the coolant? Thermostat? Water Pump? Hoses? Temp Sensor?
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Try the radiator from an Explorer. If my memory is any good, the upper nipple goes straight out in an Explorer. Anyway, I have the 4.0L Aerostar radiator with the upper nipple angled downward, and it fits fine for me.
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how old is fan fluid coupler? should be changed every 50k or 5years...any fan blade damage? any shroud damage? all are critical for proper idle rpm cooling
first...run a 1/4 cup of liquid dish soap in cooling system and reverse flush with hose thru thermostat opening...may solve the problem....may be engine cooling passages are coated with slime or partially plugged....
when changing radiator....put in a new water pump..especially if original...may be damaged impeller...easy to do with radiator out..
also look at V6 Ranger PU radiator for size u need.
first...run a 1/4 cup of liquid dish soap in cooling system and reverse flush with hose thru thermostat opening...may solve the problem....may be engine cooling passages are coated with slime or partially plugged....
when changing radiator....put in a new water pump..especially if original...may be damaged impeller...easy to do with radiator out..
also look at V6 Ranger PU radiator for size u need.
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4.0 radiator in 3.0
Originally Posted by copper_90680
Anyway, I have the 4.0L Aerostar radiator with the upper nipple angled downward, and it fits fine for me.
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Originally Posted by Mikeman
Did you use the upper radiator hose from the 4.0 when you put the 4.0 radiator in your 3.0 Aerostar? I realize now that I should have tried it and probably would have avoided the interference between the upper hose and the alternator pulley. Now that I don't have the parts in hand, I don't know how I'll run a fit check again without spending more than I want.
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Originally Posted by Mikeman
Did you use the upper radiator hose from the 4.0 when you put the 4.0 radiator in your 3.0 Aerostar?
Also, your fan clutch is okay? Belt tensioner is tight enough to spin the fan fast enough? Good belts? Radiator/external tranny oil cooler/AC condenser are all clean? Lots of things can cause problems.
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Originally Posted by Kruse
This is a stupid question....but I gotta ask. Where did you get your radiator? There are Aerostar radiators on ebay that cost about $50 delivered to your door. I just bought a Modine today from NAPA for my '96 and it cost about $270, with taxes.
I buy my radiators from a local radiator shop called AAA Radiator in Redmond, WA. I've bought two from them (one for my Ranger and one for my Aerostar) and their price was substantially lower than the major auto parts houses (Schucks, Pep Boys, etc.). The 4.0 radiator (Modine) for my '95 Aerostar was $195 before tax. The one for Ranger was about $140 before tax. There's another radiator shop in Everett, WA that has prices that are similar. I bought a radiator from them for my Escort.
