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15th March 2017, 06:17 PM
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What radiator should i get any suggestions
My radiator is old and crappy and want to replace it, what's a good aftermarket radiator I've heard alloy is crap and 3 core ain't that good either, some people say different things 2 is better blah blah. can anyone with experience give me some info.
Cheers.
Engine is a rb30 efi
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15th March 2017 06:17 PM
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15th March 2017, 07:33 PM
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If you didn't have problems with old radiator, then stick with something similar.
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15th March 2017, 07:56 PM
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15th March 2017, 08:11 PM
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Administrator
It is true though. "Generally" speaking most manufacturers have the cooling system sorted to a degree.
The issue is idiots like some of us here including myself modify things causing overheating issues
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15th March 2017, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by
AB
It is true though. "Generally" speaking most manufacturers have the cooling system sorted to a degree.
The issue is idiots like some of us here including myself modify things causing overheating issues
It iis not easy to stay away from engine mods when you have a good diesel rig. The need for more power is an addiction.
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15th March 2017, 10:14 PM
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Patrol God
I will be in the market for a radiator, real soon, so I recently spoke to a retired radiator expert. He recommended a copper/brass radiator unless you completely clean and flush the system. You need to pay particular attention to the heater core, because the iron deposits create a battery-like effect with an alloy radiator, causing them to fail quickly.
My advice is: not to follow my advice.
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15th March 2017, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by
mudnut
I will be in the market for a radiator, real soon, so I recently spoke to a retired radiator expert. He recommended a copper/brass radiator unless you completely clean and flush the system. You need to pay particular attention to the heater core, because the iron deposits create a battery-like effect with an alloy radiator, causing them to fail quickly.
I just had to do the welch plug behind the power steering pump. It's an absolute PITA with having to pull out the pump, while managing to drop the new welch plug between the A/C pump mounting bracket & engine block(impossible to fish it out). I didn't know there's damn welch plug there, otherwise I would've replaced it last year.
The amount of rust crud that was coming out of the leaking welch plug was unreal, 'cos I only used a chemical bottle to break down the rust two weeks ago while reverse flushing it again few times. All this is old rust afaict 'cos with new coolant with distilled water should've stopped further rust. I'm still reluctant to use a stronger flushing chemical 'cos of the fear of more leaks developing from the chemical breaking down rust and much more.
Alloy radiators are basically aluminium alloy, aren't they?! Assuming that is the case, there shouldn't be any iron deposits?
What's wrong with your radiator?
Mine is a copper one by the looks of it. It's been going good for years since I bought the vehicle, regardless of cylinder head and engine block having serious rust buildup issues.
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16th March 2017, 12:22 PM
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Patrol God
Mine is weeping from a corner, where it was repaired a couple of years ago. The iron deposits are the rust in the block and heater core.
My advice is: not to follow my advice.
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16th March 2017, 03:55 PM
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My radiator (89 GQ 4.2 TD) was weeping when hot and under pressure (Electrolysis?)
It was repaired 2 yrs ago but I have now given up and put an Al alloy unit in as recommended by my 4x4 mechanic / specialist 4wd guy. He uses the same type in his rigs so went that way too.
Looking forward to another 27yrs of trouble free motoring.
Cheers
Chimo
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16th March 2017, 03:58 PM
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Patrol God
Recently replaced mine with a std looking unit, cost me $300 from
Bundoora radiators cant fault it.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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