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I wasn't clear I think.
Posted by: rguzz (5037) on 2017-07-19 15:18:15 In Reply to: If you see black w brass peaking through, you have a metal unit posted by 4x5x5 on 2017-07-19 14:51:44	Share \| Report

What I'm wondering is how to tell if a metal unit can be re-cored and rebuilt, ie is there a way to determine if it's too far gone for that. Anyone had any experience working with these original Audi radiators?
Is Garza running his CGT with a plastic Nissens? Or something modified, aluminum, etc.

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Radiator question 4kq. - rguzz 2017-07-19 08:53:12 (148 views)
- RockAuto has a new Nissens radiator for $106. See link to check size and style. - Avant-Rene 2017-07-19 12:08:56 (279 views)
  - I've had both Nissens and Valeo as replacements.. - TyloPuP.. katMAN 2017-07-20 10:59:56 (120 views)
  - Rock auto ftw. I bought a clearance "el cheapo" brand for my 4000td and they sent me a Behr. - case of yuengling 2017-07-19 13:04:13 (95 views)
  - Nissens are good. I would go with that. - msvphoto 2017-07-19 12:43:39 (82 views)
  - That's going to have plastic end caps, no? - danthemanohhyea 2017-07-19 12:31:49 (103 views)
    - Much as I hated the idea, 12 or 13 years on with one - channing 2017-07-20 04:38:58 (120 views)
    - I would say yes. In todays world they work good. I doubt you will find any with metal end tanks. - Avant-Rene 2017-07-19 13:32:14 (90 views)
- Take off the top shroud and see what you have.... - 4x5x5 2017-07-19 09:01:40 (106 views)
  - What am I looking for? - rguzz 2017-07-19 09:28:19 (129 views)
    - If you see black w brass peaking through, you have a metal unit - 4x5x5 2017-07-19 14:51:44 (87 views)
      - I wasn't clear I think.  -  rguzz  2017-07-19 15:18:15 (98 views)
        
        As long as you can pop the metal ends off (competent radiator shop can)...  -  jretal  2017-07-21 04:39:59 (90 views)
        
        If all metal yes given the right radiator shop, but it would probably cost more than the Nissens.  -  msvphoto  2017-07-20 07:37:07 (98 views)
        
        Thanks, helpful answer.  -  rguzz  2017-07-20 11:36:57 (95 views)
        
        Extra cooling? Maybe if a track car and/or turbo conversion. Stock 4kq for the street not much need.   -  msvphoto  2017-07-21 07:54:19 (82 views)
        
        Thanks everyone.  -  rguzz  2017-07-24 13:08:36 (84 views)

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