Copper brass radiators

[ashw126]

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/nissan-gq-y60-patrol-radiator-brass-copper-suit-rd

[PeeBee]

mudski, MB I believe have been thru this - OEM or validate copy is the go I believe?

[mudski]

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...

[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.

[mudski]

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.

[RickGQ]

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.

[mudnut]

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.

[ashw126]

Thanks guys, thats the info I was after. I'll get it repaired instead of replacing it with something cheap.