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TwinsPoppa · #21 10-30-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by X5rolls

Congrats - Did you get a service manual yet? They are gems to have and include all the wiring, mechanical and body parts/components and lay out the steps to remove and replace lots of items.

Yes, I did. However, I'm not that smart - especially with electrical stuff.

I sending a PM.

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X5rolls · #22 10-31-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

Yes, I did. However, I'm not that smart - especially with electrical stuff.

I sending a PM.

Electrical problems are tricky and not always easy to identify the source issue. I know by experience but eventually have been able to sort it out and solve the problems. PM sent back, looking forward to getting together.

TwinsPoppa · #23 03-08-2011, 01:44 PM

Well, now that its warmed up a little outside I started upgrading the cooling system.

I found several holes in the radiator. Since I have no idea how old or if the other parts are defective, I decided to replace/upgrade the entire cooling system.

Here you can see the old crappy 17" radiator, 16" 4-blade fan, non-stock stainless shroud, old water pump, thermostat housing and 192 degree thermostat.

I'm replacing those with a 24" brass/copper 3-row radiator from a big block, stock plastic shroud, 18" 6-blade fan with non-thermal fan clutch, Flowkooler high-flow aluminum water pump, chrome T-stat housing and a little cooler 180 degree T-stat.

Here's a progress pic.

I'm waiting on some parts to come in to finish up but I'm also installing March Performance billet pulleys and alternator bracket, Powermaster 140 amp alternator. I have the Ford Cobra oval black finned air cleaner and valve covers too. I'm waiting on some of the the dress-up stuff until after paint.

Once I'm finished with this she's going into the bodyshop for bodywork/prep/paint. I'm still deciding on paint. Was looking at Viper GTS blue/white stripes, Black/snakeskin green stripes, Snakeskin green/white stripes or Red pearl/white stripes.

I can't makeup my mind!

PersonaNonGrata · #24 03-08-2011, 03:22 PM

It looks like you have a busy spring and summer ahead of you but it should be very satisfying.

TwinsPoppa · #25 03-08-2011, 03:37 PM

Yes, I actually have to watch out and NOT spend too much time on this.

I'm neglecting my wife's X5 - have to clean/fix the rear light contacts again and have a front turn signal bulb to replace.

I just wish I was a lot more knowledgeable. It took me a long time just to understand the what/why of this car's cooling needs.

At least I can take some satisfaction from doing some of these simpler items. Bolt-on I can do!