1980 L82 Radiator leak
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From: Greer SC
1980 L82 Radiator leak
As I`ve stated my 1980 L82 radiator has started to leak ,I would like to replace it and keep it as close to OEM as possible where do I find a correct radiator?Is Dewitts the place I want to use?
Last edited by ndmick; Jul 19, 2010 at 11:17 AM.
Melting Slicks
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that would be the logical choice (dewitts) their direct fit aluminum radiator would
be a nice upgrade, call them i'm sure they can disguise it with special paint to look
oem, but would cool much better. by the time the shroud and brackets are installed most people wont know the difference.
be a nice upgrade, call them i'm sure they can disguise it with special paint to look
oem, but would cool much better. by the time the shroud and brackets are installed most people wont know the difference.
Burning Brakes
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Actually, Ive got one I replaced with an aluminum one. If you want my old one let me know. Had a shop check it and they said it was fine.
Team Owner
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It will cost you more to repair one that had stop leak in it than just getting yours recored and checked out. A recore will cost you less than half what a 'direct-fit' new radiator will cost you. And, if done properly, will be just as good as a new unit. DO NOT let them use some chinzy core to do the job; tell them you want a core equivalent to the original unit.
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