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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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Sprung a leak in my 96 LT4, can a leak be repaired without replacing the radiator. And, if the radiator is replaced, should I keep the OEM one? In the past you could have a radiator boiled out and repaired, are those services still available?
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Sprung a leak in my 96 LT4, can a leak be repaired without replacing the radiator. And, if the radiator is replaced, should I keep the OEM one? In the past you could have a radiator boiled out and repaired, are those services still available?
Take it to a radiator shop and they will pressure test it to find out the location of the leak and if it can be welded (patched). Over 50% can be repaired without a radiator replacement.
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Thanks, that's what I'll do. The mechanic is going to install a new one, and I will take the OEM radiator and have it repaired. I guess I'm old fashioned, I like to keep the stock parts on this car. Again, thanks for your suggestion, it is a good one.
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