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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: footman on March 27, 2008, 02:26:25 AM

Title: radiator
Post by: footman 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?

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: albsvx 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

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: Axle 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.

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: Rebell Bull 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.

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: rocket 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)

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: reg 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.

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: HOT-ROD 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.

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: Doball 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.

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: footman on March 30, 2008, 10:12:26 PM

New one's in. Thanks guys!

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: HOT-ROD on April 01, 2008, 10:38:20 PM

word.

what kind did you get?

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: footman on April 02, 2008, 03:04:18 AM

Ummmm........... the one that they gave me at Bumper to Bumper.

Title: Re: radiator
Post by: HOT-ROD on April 02, 2008, 03:21:43 AM

so stock replacement i am guessing.

but new is better than junk.