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Discussion in '308/328' started by LE06, May 5, 2025.

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  1. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #26 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, May 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
    I know I am going to pay for posting this because that's how my life works, but when I bought my QV in Sept 97, the wp failed as I - LITERALLY - was pulling in my driveway bringing it home from Atlanta that first day.

    I bought the "upgraded" wp unit from Rutland's and put it on the next weekend. It is still on the car.

    I have absolutely no earthly idea what is upgraded in that thing vs stock but whatever it is it has proven itself. No question about that.

    It is still fine as far as I know, no leaks etc, but just given the time now, almost 30 years, I really need to replace it. I hate to but this is not the kind of thing I need failing from age when I am away from home. I am going to buy Nicks. I have no problem paying for quality.
     
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  2. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #27 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, May 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
    I suppose that allows for longer surface contact time in any given area to absorb more heat as the water passes thru
     
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  3. LE06

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    #28 LE06, May 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
    @lopena and @26street I am in Memphis. There was a shop here I have used but it has been several years. I am going to see if he is still open. If not I will be sending it up that way. Thanks.

    I have been trying to run most of the gas out of the car for when I move the left tank. It dawned on me If I jack up just the left side after the flush the little gas I have may run to the other tank. I dread doing that heater hose.
     
  4. ferrariowner

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    #29 ferrariowner, May 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
    I think it may affect cavitation as well.
     
  5. LE06

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    #30 LE06, May 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
    I pressure tested my system to see if I had any leaks I needed to deal with before I started. It held pressure fine. So hopefully the heater hose and address the radiator.
    I do find this odd. It looks like my radiator has a leak but as I said it holds pressure and does not get wet.
    I hope to start next week. I would like to make it to a C&C on the 4 Saturday. Anyway Thanks everyone for all the help and guidance.

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  6. Imatk

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    #31 Imatk, May 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
    Do yourself a favor and get an airlift tool to put the coolant back in. That will not only tell you if you have a leak but will prevent air pockets. These cars get them kinda bad without one.
     
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    #32 LE06, May 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
    My pressure tester will also vacuum fill.
     
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  8. ModenaInv

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    #33 ModenaInv, May 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
    Would this work on a 84 308 QV? Would I need to remove the front spoiler? My car seems to alway run hot. Would love to find a solution. Thanks!
     
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