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10th December 2019, 03:47 PM
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Copper brass radiators
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
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10th December 2019 03:47 PM
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10th December 2019, 07:39 PM
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@mudski, @MB I believe have been thru this - OEM or validate copy is the go I believe?
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10th December 2019, 08:00 PM
#3
The master farter
Originally Posted by
PeeBee
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mudski, @
MB I believe have been thru this - OEM or validate copy is the go I believe?
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.
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...
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10th December 2019, 08:10 PM
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Expert
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.
"Can't" is a dirty 4 letter word.
Best way to deal with a "Can't" is to chop off the "t" and brew it in boiled water for a few minutes.
Sip on the "t", and consider what you've got left to work with
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10th December 2019, 08:16 PM
#5
The master farter
Originally Posted by
Arfa Brayne
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.
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12th December 2019, 02:28 PM
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Beginner
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.
1991 GQ Wagon
TD42
Safari Turbo
And a few add-ons.
...28 Patrol years and counting...
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12th December 2019, 03:18 PM
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Patrol God
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.
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16th December 2019, 01:30 PM
#8
Thanks guys, thats the info I was after. I'll get it repaired instead of replacing it with something cheap.
'88 GQ Safari SWB, TD42ti, 2" lift, 33" A/T, PTO winch
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