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Offline footman

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radiator
« on: March 27, 2008, 02:26:25 AM »
So it seems that my radiator has sprung a leak.  It looks like its coming from the top weld(not near the cap) and dripping down on the fan throwing coolant everywhere.  Where might I find a reasonably priced radiator?
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Offline albsvx

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Re: radiator
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2008, 02:46:44 AM »
http://www.extremeradiator.com/store/

good stuff, all metal, none of that plastic endcap crap like you usually find in replacements
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Offline Axle

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Re: radiator
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2008, 05:15:50 AM »
A cheaper option is the radiator sealant stuff.  It works pretty good.  You can find it at any of the local auto parts stores.
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Re: radiator
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2008, 05:51:19 AM »
radiator sealant is only a temporary fix untill you replace and it can also damage the water pump and coolant lines. I recomend replacing, but that is just my 2 cents.
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Re: radiator
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2008, 12:44:42 PM »
push comes to shove (money too tight for a new one), you can sometimes solder the leak.  My dad and I did it to the Beast (my 73 el camino)  back in high school, and it has never leaked since (though i replaced it w/ a HUGE radiator when i put in the new engine)
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Offline reg

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Re: radiator
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2008, 04:44:57 PM »
bumper to bumper has the best deal locally.  I have an old yj rad. sitting around, don't know if it would fit though.
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Re: radiator
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2008, 04:32:09 AM »
STEVE!!!!

if you are going to wheel it, get a new one.....

dont want to over heat and have a patch fail on the trail...

we can help with that.
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Offline Doball

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Re: radiator
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2008, 02:46:21 PM »
If you're strapped for cash you can take it to New London, on Broad St past the Goodyear shop is a Radiator shop. I had them braze the radiator in my old CJ several times. I would still recommend a new one, upgrade to a 3 or 4 core and elec fan while you're at it.
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Offline footman

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Re: radiator
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2008, 10:12:26 PM »
New one's in. Thanks guys!
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Re: radiator
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2008, 10:38:20 PM »
word.

what kind did you get?
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Offline footman

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Re: radiator
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2008, 03:04:18 AM »
Ummmm........... the one that they gave me at Bumper to Bumper.
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Re: radiator
« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2008, 03:21:43 AM »
so stock replacement i am guessing.

but new is better than junk.
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