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Frank Lee · 11-05-2009, 04:40 AM

Excess heat and trapped underhood ozone kills plastic and rubber parts prematurely. So the engine compartment needs ventilation no matter where the radiator sits. Since the compartment needs ventilation anyway, why make a remote radiator set-up?

11-05-2009, 04:40 AM	#25 (permalink)
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