Radiator repair or replace??
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Radiator repair or replace??
190K miles on the clock and the top tank seal on the radiator gave up the ghost. Is it possible to repair or just time to buy a new one and would repair cost (no clue here) be cost prohibitive vs. a new radiator at $240 plus shipping.
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It's leaking where the top meets the aluminum core. I'm not sure that it's repairable at that location so that's why I'm asking for opinions. I'm probably just going to go with a new radiator but I didn't want to do it just before doing a major overhaul either. If it's repairable for a relatively cheap price and it's reliable then I'll have it fixed. If I'm just pissing my money away then I'll go new.
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Anthony is probably the right guy to jump in for ya Tim, but I would think it all depended on who did the repair and what all was done. At a minimum, I would probably replace the plastic tanks since plastic will get more brittle from age and temperature exposure. That may make it almost as expensive as a new radiator.
These guys seem to advertise that a repair can be done (depending on the specific radiator - ie case-by-case):
http://www.caparadiator.com/plastic_radiators.htm
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These guys seem to have a decent inventory of various plastic tabks:
http://www.allradiator.com/
These guys seem to advertise that a repair can be done (depending on the specific radiator - ie case-by-case):
http://www.caparadiator.com/plastic_radiators.htm
Edit -
These guys seem to have a decent inventory of various plastic tabks:
http://www.allradiator.com/
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Anthony is probably the right guy to jump in for ya Tim, but I would think it all depended on who did the repair and what all was done. At a minimum, I would probably replace the plastic tanks since plastic will get more brittle from age and temperature exposure. That may make it almost as expensive as a new radiator.
These guys seem to advertise that a repair can be done (depending on the specific radiator - ie case-by-case):
Plastic Radiators
These guys seem to advertise that a repair can be done (depending on the specific radiator - ie case-by-case):
Plastic Radiators
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This thread may provide some more info:
Plastic radiator tank and replacement thoughts. - Bob Is The Oil Guy
Plastic radiator tank and replacement thoughts. - Bob Is The Oil Guy
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Hey Tim, For my money and peace of mind I'd get a new all aluminum radiator. Don't want a repaired plastic radiator on my mind when towing the 5er thru the Eastern Sierras. JMHO.
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Not a bad idea however it's probably way out of my budget Mike. $240 from Tousley is cheap for an OEM that I've absolutely put through hell and never had a problem with. It's been through 5 sets of headgaskets--LOL. Got a link?
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All my other vehicles when the plastic cover crack, the radiator shop either told me that they can't fix it and the cost of cleaning and pressure test of the old radiator is kind off high also.
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It is OEM and I did order it from Tousley along with a list of other stuff for my overhaul WAY cheaper than driving across town to the dealership here and buying it.
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What about shipping cost? or we don't know until the package arrived like all the parts I bought from Tousley?
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I'm still waiting for the order to process through to get the completed invoice. Regardless, it's still WAY cheaper than having to pay MSRP+ from the local guy PLUS having to take off work and drive across town to get it. $75 cheaper at least.
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Why 5 sets Tim???
Hot Tunes with Propane inject or what LOL
Your Probably getting REALLY FAST at Changing them LOL
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Unfortunately I'm not fast at changing them. This time I'm trying to build a motor but it's going really slow. There was a lot more to do in the block than was realized until I completely tore it down and gathering funds has been slow.