Air thru "radiator" or over the top

[speed racer]

If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[DriVer]

Originally Posted by speed racer

If it ain't broke don't fix it.

I would suggest that something isn't broke if a person chooses to restore the vehilce to "stock" (OEM) condition.

The rubber fabric dam over the top of the radiator to the firewall is essential. Other folk's expereince may vary.

[George Schweikle]

Thom B,

If you get a scanguage, which you should, you may find it shows water temperatures significantly higher than the dashboard gauge. I had an aftermarket gauge on an older Trek, and a scangauge on the current one, and both showed higher temperatures than the dashboard gauges. I don't even bother reading the dashbard coolant gauge anymore...

Are you on Trek Tracks?. Great forum http://www.nwtfc.com/forum/

Originally Posted by Thom B

The information above is very interesting !! I probably cannot trust my dash gauge.... but IF my rig is running lower temps... then MAYBE its because it is only 26 ft long.... Thank you for taking the time to share your experience !!!

[speed racer]

I quess I am one of the lucky one's that has never had an over heating problem. On my 05 d0lphin I have a steel firewall that extends the full width of the front with openings for the coolpack/ECM/TCM and dip sticks and fill tubes. There is and never has been any fabric or rubber air dam. Along the sides of the engine there is fabric that keeps the front wheels from splashing water and dirt on the engine.

[wildtoad]

Good thread. I think I'll keep watching it to see if it gets as exciting as all the oil and/or tire pressure threads. ;-)