Ok so the plastic broke for the hose to the overflow reservoir on the stock radiator so i got a full aluminum koyo radiator. Got the old one out and the stock fan shroud doesn't seal against the radiator. Any recommendations on how and what to use to make the seal?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Try searching Koyo radiator. Been discussed here repeatedly. This should always be the first thing you do before posting a new thread. It's also a good practice to search and learn about other experiences bdfore buying a specific product if possible.


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I tried searching and cant find any complaints of the koyo having 1/4 inch gap between the radiator and fan shroud

 

pics?

 

Stock setup picture of the top of radiator and fan shroud

 

Koyo with stock shroud didnt have anything to show how big the gap was so i threw a lighter in the picture

 

And another picture... Top and bottom is the same distance away. The sides have about half the gap as opposed to the top and bottom

 

Wait, you took out the fans to install the rad?

Either way, It looks like the gap is meant to be there. At speed, that gap will definitely give you significantly better airflow through the radiator, but I can't say what it will do when you're standing still.

 

hmm, what is the problem really ?

core is bigger, and the gap as you called it, it's facing the engine, which means the air coming from the front will have slightly less resistance so it's easier for it to travel thru the rad.

if you don't like that gap for whatever reason, u can always just seal it with some foam ...

 

I was just concerned about it getting hot while standing still. Ill just install as is. Thanks

 

just make sure you seal the gap between the undercover and radiator, just like the stock rad.

 

Get some weather stripping with adhesive backing and fill the gap if you are worried.

 

I got the Koyo too. But I also upgraded the fans while I was at it. Defiantly put foam around it to seal it in.