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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Seems like at 84,000 miles the radiator has sprung a leak, upper end of driver's side.
Any quick fix or just replace?
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Is it the tank attachment to the aluminum core or the core itself? Check with Gene Culley on a new one for price. Of course, you could always go with a DeWitts, they are gorgeous.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
Is it the tank attachment to the aluminum core or the core itself? Check with Gene Culley on a new one for price. Of course, you could always go with a DeWitts, they are gorgeous.
If it's the side tank to the core seal, sometimes you can have a local radiator shop repair them.. If it's the core then replacing is the only way to go.. but If it was mine I would upgrade it to a DeWitts... BTW Let us know if you are interested in one we do sell them.
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Sounds like a crack in the plastic end-tank. The stock radiators are a bit of a toy. I'll second the recommendation of replacing it with a DeWitts. Hell I replaced my stock one even though it was working just fine. If you compare a DeWitts against the stock one, you'll liable to start laughing at GM.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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If you have an A4 I have one I took out of my car. Your welcome to it for the shipping cost if you like. I'm a maintenance freak and in 50K it has been flushed and filled 3-4 times.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Thanks, guys. DeWitts sounds like the answer.
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If you have an A4 I have one I took out of my car. Your welcome to it for the shipping cost if you like. I'm a maintenance freak and in 50K it has been flushed and filled 3-4 times.
Hey 16again, sure could use your radiator. I've got a Y2K vert w/ a-4 trans. I'll send you an email.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jhean
Hey 16again, sure could use your radiator. I've got a Y2K vert w/ a-4 trans. I'll send you an email.
From what i'm reading the originator of this thread is going with a Dewitts (as I did). So long as i'm properly understanding that, I will be more than happy to send this to you. I also have a working lower temp thermostat (I think 180*) if you want. Just pay shipping, and pay it forward..... I'll go check the e-mails.

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Originally Posted by jhean
Hey 16again, sure could use your radiator. I've got a Y2K vert w/ a-4 trans. I'll send you an email.
I guess yahoo is doing maintenance so I can't access or reply to your e-mail. Just PM me your info and i'll take it to UPS on TUESDAY.

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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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PMed you too! If it falls through...
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Originally Posted by jhean
Hey 16again, sure could use your radiator. I've got a Y2K vert w/ a-4 trans. I'll send you an email.
John, got your e-mail. I will send it tomorrow, and get you a tracking number. Do you need the thermostat also? Another freebie....

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To the other multiple inquires, Jhean has responded first, I will be shipping this to him.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Shipped to jhean, via UPS as promised. ETA is Thursday.
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