Need Used Radiator
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Need Used Radiator
Looks like my radiator has multiple leaks. One is a crack along the top several inches long. Anyone know of a good place to look for a used replacement. I'm not ready to spend $300 on a new one right now. Engine is a 56 272 y-block. Thanks for any help.
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The prices I got for repair or replacement of the core were about the same as buying a new one. The old radiators also have a much lower pressure rating. I opened some leaks in one of my radiators by putting on a higher psi cap.
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I'd have the top taken off, the radiator vatted and soldered back on. The last one I had done cost me $100 and was like a new one when I got it back.
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barbs buddy just done the same thing myself gettin' ready to take a deep breath and call jack at a toz ..... i wanna recore so this could hurt !!
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A possible repair is always a good place to start as used radiators are hardly ever a good investment. You already have a used radiator, so why own two. Some shops charge more due to warranties or expectations of owner. Tell the shop keeper that you need only a leak fix and not a recore, maybe that no paper is needed and you will pay cash. These tips work at a lot of shops.
