trans cooler?
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trans cooler?
Is it possible to replace the trans cooler inside the radiator. Before you shake your head at me being cheap again, I've ordered a new radiator. Just wondering whether I can repair this one to keep as a spare since they didn't charge me for the core.
Didn't find replacements in a quick Google, but radiators are cheap at the Pick-u-Part - maybe I can buy one and remove the cooler to put in this one? I guess I could test it for leaks first.
Now, go back to shaking your head.
Didn't find replacements in a quick Google, but radiators are cheap at the Pick-u-Part - maybe I can buy one and remove the cooler to put in this one? I guess I could test it for leaks first.
Now, go back to shaking your head.
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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The problem is opening and resealing the radiator. In the old days of copper-brass radiators you could melt the solder off the tank and remove the tank. Then you could change the cooler and put it back together. Radiators are not made to come apart any longer. The new ones are aluminum-plastic. The aluminum is crimped over the plastic tank. It usually doesn't respond too well to bending the crimps out to remove the tank, then bending them again to restore the crimp. The tabs will probably break and then you have scrap.
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Yep, I found that out when I tried to replace the top tank on this one last month. Although I did try with it still in the truck. Finally took it off and to the local radiator shop, and he was able to get all of it crimped back down - after several tries. He had all the right tools and set up to test for leaks though. Charged me $50 and I paid $30 for the new tank, and it's been working, until I saw this pink residue. 
Not a big deal, the cooler prolly costs more than $30, so I'd be close to the cost of a new one with labor. Maybe get $5-$10 for the scrap aluminum instead. thx
Not a big deal, the cooler prolly costs more than $30, so I'd be close to the cost of a new one with labor. Maybe get $5-$10 for the scrap aluminum instead. thx
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Did the repair guy use some kind of sealant or leak tester that might of floated to the resevoir and got burped out. It almost looks like that pink soap for testing gas leaks. Did he pressure test it in the truck? Maybe he used some on the cap or something.
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