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Hi guys
I've got an 88 GQ TD42t and the stock copper brass radiator has a broken overflow nipple. I'm tossing up between getting it repaired or just buying a new radiator since I don't know the history of my radiator other than the fact it was rebuilt about 5 years ago.
Does anyone have experience with copper brass radiators from Auto Parts Supply online? It seems like a decent OEM style radiator for fairly cheap.
https://www.autopartssupply.com.au/n...copper-suit-rd
Yeah I had a custom copper brass rad, was about $700, can't remember the mob who made it now...Then went back to OEM style Koyorad branded ally rad. Zero different in cooling I found.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeBee
As for the OP. Just by looking at their shop, they might be selling chinese imports. The quality of materials used might be questionable. EG. Is the copper real copper or a blend of lead and whatever else is cheap at the time.
Radicool I think was the mob who did my copper brass rad. I think...
re-solder the overflow nipple. Just need a wire brush, flux, solder and gas torch. Done in under 15 minutes. DIY cost = S.F.A.
If you were in the 'Gong I'd say bring it over with a few beers one afternoon = easy as.
If the radiator is only 5 years old it's got another 15 years in it.
Yeah I reckon any decent radiator mob could give it an acid bath, solder up the broken joint for way less than a new radiator.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arfa Brayne
If the existing radiator is doing its job, that is, keeping g your engine cool enough, then just save the money and get it repaired.
Yep. A mechanic recommended the same thing, today. If it is in good nick, get it repaired. I got mine done four years ago. It needs to be done again, but it is still way cheaper than a new one.
Thanks guys, thats the info I was after. I'll get it repaired instead of replacing it with something cheap.