Is my radiator going bad?

[PrimerPLus]

Just got done installing new fuel injectors and new dash gauge unit. I was sitting in the car with the hood up and started it. After the car had been running for a few maybe 10mins. I noticed some white smoke coming from the hood so I went and took a look and I noticed it smelled like radiator fluid so I got to looking and this is what I found.

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ALSO. My new gauge cluster oil pressure needle goes all the way to the top when the key is turned forward and car not started. And the oil light is on. When I start the car the needle slowly falls down all the way to the bottom and the oil light stays on until the needle has bottomed out....

 

[crazyquik22023]

Definitely looks like your radiator has split. You can probably find a cheap one used on ebay or craigslist or classifieds.

 

[PrimerPLus]

Ha well I been needing an excuse to order a Mishimoto radiator

 

[Gaines12]

I'd say your radiator is defiantly junk, did you make sure the oil pressure sensor is good?

 

[PrimerPLus]

I have not tested the oil pressure gauge. It use to work when I bought the car and 1 day it suddenly stopped working. It always just sat at the bottom. But when I put this new gauge cluster in it went all the way to the top. I will need to look up how to test the gauge and the wiring of it.

 

[Talon96fwd]

I have a good condition 2g radiator pm me If your interested

 

[PrimerPLus]

Ah, I actually already ordered the Mishimoto Radiator.
But thanks!

 

[Mishimoto]

Ah, I actually already ordered the Mishimoto Radiator.
But thanks!

Let me know how the radiator works out for you!

As far as the pressure gauge that sounds like a wiring problem, perhaps a shorted wire?

 

[PrimerPLus]

I am loving the radiator! I replaced all my radiator hoses as well. These two together have fixed my heater only getting warm to its damn hot just how I like it! My stock fans mounted right up to it. I did notice it does not have 4 mounting points for the fans like the oem one and no holes for the hard line that runs down at the bottom. I have a hands width of clearance next to my external wastegate. I have my MBC mounted to the top where a fan bolt goes.
As far as lowering temps I have seen no difference. But overall very pleased. No leaks and it looks purtay.

 

[Mishimoto]

I am loving the radiator! I replaced all my radiator hoses as well. These two together have fixed my heater only getting warm to its damn hot just how I like it! My stock fans mounted right up to it. I did notice it does now have 4 mounting points for the fans like the oem one and no holes for the hard line that runs down at the bottom. I have a hands width of clearance next to my external wastegate. I have my MBC mounted to the top where a fan boot goes.
As far as lowering temps I have seen no difference. But overall very pleased. No leaks, I have beat and it looks purtay.

Awesome! Good to hear feedback.

Enjoy.