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Mar 20, 2004 | 10:00 PM

Richard Cooper

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81 Radiator Question

My radiator is original and looks terrible inside. I was wondering if I should remove it and have it cleaned or just buy a new one. Money IS an option so which would be cheaper? Is there a way to have it professionally cleaned and tested? Thanks in advance. :seeya

Mar 20, 2004 | 10:11 PM

red79c3

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Re: 81 Radiator Question (Richard Cooper)

If your gonna keep the Vette for yrs to come, just replace it if it looks that bad.

Mar 20, 2004 | 10:43 PM

phxraptor

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Re: 81 Radiator Question (Richard Cooper)

I would pull it out and have it rodded. If it isn't sound the radiator shop will tell you. My .02 cents. :cheers: :seeya

Mar 21, 2004 | 09:52 PM

ddl81

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Re: 81 Radiator Question (Richard Cooper)

I recently purchased a radiator online from radiators.com. Good quality, good warrenty, cheap shipping, got it in 2 days.

Dale

Mar 22, 2004 | 12:35 AM

terry82

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Re: 81 Radiator Question (Richard Cooper)

my radiator leaked around the top neck .if i had it fixed i would still have a radiator that was over twenty years old .i chose to replace it.call autozone .

Mar 22, 2004 | 12:42 AM

First79vette

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Re: 81 Radiator Question (terry82)

I just pulled mine out of my 79 :smash: It looked ok..but had it checked anyway and found out it was shot :( Radiator shop got me a new one for 216$ not bad..peace of mind and along with that new water pump and hoses.

Mar 22, 2004 | 12:43 AM

bigvette1

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Re: 81 Radiator Question (terry82)

Either way it has to come out. Take it to a good radiator shop and let them advise if it cam be boiled and redded out and pressure checked and repaired if needed. If it can and is a 4 core, then you will be ahead.