So my Fiero died... (Page 2/12)
Cliff Pennock JUL 11, 11:17 AM

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Originally posted by Fie Ro:

Let me know if you want some help with the install. I am a hour away and I have time. I have tools but not a flare nut wrench, maybe the repair shop has one or you could order it. Aliexpress has them cheap also.



Thanks Ro, I wil certainly keep that in mind!

The only things I'm a bit worried about are the transmission lines. They look pretty rusted.
Dennis LaGrua JUL 11, 12:42 PM
If I recall correctly I replaced the radiator without taking off the hood. Be that as it may, for starters the washer reservoir must come out, the four bolts that hold the fan shroud, both hoses and the top bracket must all be disconnected. Then the plug to the fan motor and the flare fittings to the trans cooler (if used) must be removed. The hard part is reaching the left side hose clamp and the two bottom bolts on the fan shroud. I cannot see how those two bottom shroud bolts can be easily reached unless they are taken out from the bottom. For the Champion radiator to fit the top holding bracket must be notched for clearance around the water neck. Its not a hard job but if things go smoothly figure about 2 hours or less.
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Cliff Pennock JUL 17, 04:22 AM
Yeah, so I ordered the radiator. They said they had 98 in stock. The next day AliExpress tells me it is shipped. I even get a tracking number. I can track the package from the Czech Republic (where it's shipped from) to The Netherlands. June 13 it says "delivered". But it doesn't say where. I most certainly haven't received anything. So I contact the seller and they say they haven't shipped it yet because they only had one in stock and it turned out it had a problem. So they have to wait for it to be in stock again and that can take up to 50 days. Which coincides with the date I can no longer make a claim with AliExpress.

I smell a scam...
RichLo1 JUL 17, 11:02 AM
That does sound like a scam! Can you file a claim now to get your money refunded before its too late?

Also, the fluctuating temp on cold startup sounds like your thermostat is sticking. That may have caused the leak to start with your original radiator... fluctuating temps/pressures can wreak havoc on old soldered joints.
steve308 JUL 17, 12:25 PM
So they had the ultra rare '98' fiero radiator or a total of 98 fiero radiators in stock? Either way, I don't think they are being honest. If you paid by CC or pay-pal, get your money back asap.

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Patrick JUL 17, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by Cliff Pennock:

And at $150 including shipping, that's a steal.



Yep, looks that way!


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Originally posted by Cliff Pennock:

So they have to wait for it to be in stock again and that can take up to 50 days. Which coincides with the date I can no longer make a claim with AliExpress.

I smell a scam...
TheDigitalAlchemist JUL 17, 05:01 PM
Sorry to hear that this happened. I hope the issue is just a leaky radiator and you are back on the road soon!
sdgdf JUL 20, 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by Cliff Pennock:

Yeah, so I ordered the radiator. They said they had 98 in stock. The next day AliExpress tells me it is shipped. I even get a tracking number. I can track the package from the Czech Republic (where it's shipped from) to The Netherlands. June 13 it says "delivered". But it doesn't say where. I most certainly haven't received anything. So I contact the seller and they say they haven't shipped it yet because they only had one in stock and it turned out it had a problem. So they have to wait for it to be in stock again and that can take up to 50 days. Which coincides with the date I can no longer make a claim with AliExpress.

I smell a scam...



Never order from AliExpress, On Youtube on stuff like Donut Media and Linus Tech Tips they're referred to basically as a joke. Cheap chinese knockoff stuff that takes month(s) to get delivered, if it gets delivered at all.

You can't order this from Amazon? https://www.amazon.com/MONR...ment/dp/B07HF1L76Y/

Also says here you don't have to remove the hood: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/...030819-2-035763.html

I'd avoid removing the hood...IIRC its hard to get it perfectly lined up again and your panel gaps might look funny. At the very least you probably want Fie Ro's help putting it back on.

I've never removed one on a Fiero but it should be very easy. I just did it on my S10 to replace the a/c condenser and from what other forum members are saying its basically the same thing which was easy. I didn't even do it in the garage here, I did it in the driveway outside, so you should be able to do it on the side of the road.

When I needed line wrenches I just went to Harbor Freight and got some cheap. If you can't do that locally, Amazon?

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sdgdf JUL 20, 06:05 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325386082832

There's also those for a little cheaper, $135 free shipping. I trust Amazon more than ebay though, and on ebay you have to worry they don't ship to NL.

Are you out the money you paid to AliExpress? If I make a donation with that banner at the top of PFF does that go to you buying this radiator?
shemdogg JUL 20, 10:40 PM
Aliexpress you buy one thing and they ship you something else if at all. Order a xk x450 and they sent an a180 wtf? Never again, ebay n scamazon only

Cant be to expensive to have that shop install it. The tranny lines may be tough to get off, and you might make a mechanic buddy. Tell him if he has any trouble or questions you have a forum with an army of people ready to answer any questions.

shem