How is this radiator going Darren and do you remember the brand?
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How is this radiator going Darren and do you remember the brand?
Putting one next week so will let you know when it arrives.Quote:
Originally Posted by timbo1
Just wondering why going back to inferior plastic tanks which will let you down sooner or later? I have ordered aluminium one to reduce the risk of plastic failing in middle of nowhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by katwoman
Just installed a Aussie Desert Cooler all alloy radiator and VDO temp gauge. Impressed so far with a 34 degree hot day, temps vary from 75 to a max of 85 on highway at 100kph. Can's compare actual temps to original as did not have new gauge. Real test will be in slow work in loose sand.Quote:
Originally Posted by timbo1
xtreme patrol - Top placky tank costs around $200 to supply and fit. I recently had mine replaced, due to the over flow nozzle breaking off due to old age and heat.
OK, Folks, I need an update on how the three different types have performed for you, please. My copper/brass unit is starting to weep again so I need to replace it soon.
Patrolapart are spruiking their alloy plastic jobbies, but I am shying away from that after reading this thread. I have only ever driven vehicles with the copper/brass.
Here is a simple test procedure for stray currents in alloy radiators.http://engineproblem.com.au/procedures/details/12.html
my alloy plastic radiator has been in just under a year cant complain
and cost was just over $300.
I have just been to a recently retired radiator specialist. He quoted me a brand new copper/brass radiator for a very reasonable price. He said " If you are going to completely clean and flush the system and especially the heater core, then it is worthwhile fitting an alloy unit. The deposits of copper and iron etc, produces a current which can eat out an alloy unit."
What's the benefits to the alloy or similar?
I paid $300 for a three core copper/brass one for my GQ 3 years ago, it's been spot on and never given me issues.
Car runs 82c all day, even towing the camper in 40c it only got to 84c up a long steep hill.
Probably cheaper to manufacture.