Radiator question
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Radiator question
Hi. My '86 corvette started to develop a radiator leak. I took it out and discovered it is on the plastic surround on the passenger's side. A 2' split from top to bottom. Are there anyway to fix this or do I have to buy a new radiator. Would be a bit of a pain since I'm in UK.
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Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: W MI
I just dealt with this Saturday on my 87.
The plastic end tanks on the radiator are junk. Mine had it right at the joint where the metal holds it on. I opted for a new radiator. If it is in a side spot unobstructed, it is repairable, but for the cost, it's worth getting a new one.
I bought a brand new GM one in the box for $141 shipped. The seller has multiples listed and has a high feedback rating. If you don't want to put yourself out there, I can tell you if the one I get is good and you can go from there.
Here's the link to one still at auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-85...spagenameZWDVW
Good Luck,
GT6
The plastic end tanks on the radiator are junk. Mine had it right at the joint where the metal holds it on. I opted for a new radiator. If it is in a side spot unobstructed, it is repairable, but for the cost, it's worth getting a new one.
I bought a brand new GM one in the box for $141 shipped. The seller has multiples listed and has a high feedback rating. If you don't want to put yourself out there, I can tell you if the one I get is good and you can go from there.
Here's the link to one still at auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/84-85...spagenameZWDVW
Good Luck,
GT6
Race Director
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
What Triumph said. Mine started leaking last year,pulled it took it to a radiator shop. Guy said he could fix it but it would cost more that a new radiator. He even told me where to get the best price and it wasn't from him.
