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Got the radiator off the parts car, not as new as I hoped. Since I'm taking the front end off anyway
Posted by: Britt (1151) on 2016-01-02 18:51:59 In Reply to: So is it the plastic leaking or the tab not pushing? posted by BrianC72gt on 2016-01-02 02:35:05	Share \| Report

I'm just going to bite the bullet and do the timing belt service, valve cover gaskets , timing tensioners, fix the intake flaps and what ever else brakes taking it all apart.
I got the car with 82K miles, no service records, its at about 222K now, never had a TB service I would guess, not in the last 140K for sure.

I'll take a close look at the radiator when I get it off. If the plastic is cracked I probably wont try to fix. If its just the glue joint I probably will try to fix. then there is the parts car radiator... so who knows.

At least this time around I have a concrete slab to work on and I'm in doors. I posted on FB...I feel I'm loosing touch with my Redneckedness!

Thread:

Leaking radiator. Fix or replace? - Britt 2015-12-31 13:04:55 (348 views)
- Been there, done that - Phil C 2016-01-03 22:24:39 (243 views)
- When replacing the radiator, just beware of the transmission cooler hoses - 27litres 2016-01-01 17:58:06 (330 views)
  - Thanks for the Tip! - Britt 2016-01-01 17:59:48 (219 views)
- Fixing it is a classic "thumb in the dyke" (get yer mind out tha gutter) repair. - TwoSeven 2015-12-31 21:43:47 (231 views)
- Got home, looking at the part #'s in the FA, are the PFL and FL radiators the same? - Britt 2015-12-31 16:48:49 (225 views)
  - Not the same. - icrashcars 2016-01-01 16:18:34 (213 views)
- replace it, it's old now. plastic doesn't age well. plus it's a PITA to R&I do it once - audinutt 2015-12-31 13:15:46 (231 views)
  - speaking of plastic not aging well - hyperlogos 2016-01-01 09:00:43 (281 views)
    - "The $500 custom all aluminum radiators for the Porsche 928 have not been very reliable" - JFrahm 2016-01-01 11:07:01 (289 views)
      - So how much does one have to spend to get a good one? - hyperlogos 2016-01-01 13:15:13 (259 views)
        
        I don't know, there are soooo many welds on them it might be hit and miss - JFrahm 2016-01-01 17:41:49 (225 views)
  - Agreed! Replacement is worth it! Do it once, do it right :) - twincitiesS8 2015-12-31 13:37:18 (229 views)
    - I had a beater truck, fixed a leaking tank end seal on it (in place) with JB weld - JFrahm 2016-01-01 10:57:27 (241 views)
      - Yea, with 220K+ miles...She's no garage queen, plus the woman backed it into a tree a few months ago  -  Britt  2016-01-01 18:03:04 (252 views)
        
        So is it the plastic leaking or the tab not pushing?  -  BrianC72gt  2016-01-02 02:35:05 (227 views)
        
        Got the radiator off the parts car, not as new as I hoped. Since I'm taking the front end off anyway   -  Britt  2016-01-02 18:51:59 (319 views)
        
        Indoors? You lucky bastard  -  hyperlogos  2016-01-03 03:06:45 (222 views)

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