NewportLover77
New Member
So I've been looking for a radiator and I'm not sure what would really work? Comparing radiators, I was told by a family member that the ones I were looking at were wayyyyy to expensive?
Sooo RIGHT! I've used a couple aluminum radiators, one of **** quality, the other a good quality for the $ buy, but they're certainly not readily repairable, and the basic electronegativity issue assures electrolysis over time with any water based coolant. As soon as one purchases totally water-free coolant, one has left low budget engine cooling behind!....
Personally, I'm not a big fan of the heli-arc welded together alloy radiators. Why? Because they are not rebuildable, becoming "several beer cans" with toxic accumulations in them, after several years. IF there is a larger radiator shop near you, used by the over-the-road trucking operatives, check with them for rebuilds and new radiators. They should be using the better-grade solders to produce a job that lasts at least as long as an OEM new radiator.
Just some thoughts, observations, and experiences.
CBODY67