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Radiators, Auto Cooling Radiators, CAC's - Lessons 101?

Yahoo Message Number: 89049
OK all of you CC owners that know things:)! I've learned so much from all of you sharing your knowledge on so many fronts. Seeing Stan Canaris's recent radiator problems, I realized I have no real grasp on the different kinds of radiators involved on mine and others coaches.
I was wondering if a Radiator 101 series of pictures, liked the PT 101, would be a nice addition to the board's growing documents and pictures?
When Stan described how his 2005 Inspire with CAT C9 had an aluminum radiator, and then also an 'interconnected' cooling cycle for the transmission. I realized I did not know if my 2004 Allure with ISL370 non aluminum radiator also had an 'interconnected' cooling cycle with the engine cooling system? I can see another smaller radiator besides the engine radiator. I had always assumed that this was either a trans or oil cooler, but I don't know which? If not trans, then does my engine radiator also cool off my transmission? Or, should I ask do all DP's have cooling systems for their transmissions, or just some?
Finally, I've heard of problems with the CAC's sometimes causing problems on some coaches. I thought these were Air-to-Air exchangers, but admit I don't know that for sure. Some seem to 'split' is how I think they were described. And on other boards I've read to watch for leaks in the hoses to/from the CAC's.
I've done some searching on this board, and found some isolated pictures and threads on radiators. I was wondering it some 'high level' pictures and 'things to know' about the major differences between all of these radiators would be good aid for CC group down the road? Or, it is possible that their are just way too many variables involved?
Any thoughts on if this is a good venture to try to have the members chip into and provide pictures and comments? Again sort of like the PT 101, or all of the shots and help on the cooling fan controls.

Thanks,
Smitty

04 Allure 31017
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
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Re: Radiators, Auto Cooling Radiators, CAC's - Lessons 101?

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 89055
Smitty - I've tried to document my experiences. That really isn't a BIG deal since it's one guy, one bus, one make/model/year and 5 years living with it. More valuable, perhaps, is the free and open BBS available to anyone that's interested in contributing. Knowledge is a great thing but it needs a place to be put for general access. The BBS software isn't state of the art but has tons of nice features to recommend it as a viable information repository. Add to that, Photobucket which allows free hosting of pictures and clean unrestricted links for posting pictures within textual content on a BBS. The communication value of this is HUGE. But the success of it relates to people's willingness to take the time/effort to contribute to the information pool for the greater good. In short it needs to be a team effort.

This Yahoo new group is a great resource hands down. But it's very old technology. Searching it is difficult and it isn't truly an "open" information source. Also Yahoo has been plagued with repeated security issues and hacked emails. But it's a comfort zone of sorts and change is never easy. Also, except for the Yahoo content, many people just want to focus up on travel, food, socials and fun. Don't get me wrong as I'm certainly not implying there's anything wrong with that. But as everyone knows that's had issues with their bus, there's much more to the RV lifestyle. A complete information package has the most value.

BBS sites are extremely beneficial and prolific on the internet.
And they run the gamut from electronic hobbies to sports activities and everything in between. What the internet offers us is the little fish and small groups now have access to cost effective publishing resources. And I'd add that the aspiring violin player tortures his family. The aspiring journalist tortures everyone. It's just learning how to make responsible usage of a better mousetrap. Almost everyone's BBS is free and open for those just wanting to read content. This is true for the Escapees and FMCA boards, our close relatives. Sadly some of the CC ones are closed which I think is fundamentally wrong. And I'm specifically referring to read only access. Making content difficult to get to is counter productive in the overall scheme of things. Save travels to everyone.

Best - Scott

2006 Allure 430 40' #31349

(Bus-Stead Lemon) My Allure Page http://www.muniac.com/Allure%20Page.html
 

Re: Radiators, Auto Cooling Radiators, CAC's - Lessons 101?

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 89083
My radiator is being replaced now. I saw the old radiator after is was removed on Friday. It does have the transmission cooler integrated into the engine radiator. I think this is a common practice in the industry. I don't think this is normally a problem if you have a quality non-aluminum radiator.
I ordered my new radiator directly from Country Coach.
RJ

2005 Inspire #51264