Ron Davis radiator leak
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From: TX
Ron Davis radiator leak
Hello
I have a problem with my Ron Davis radiator. Lossing water.
Its not the water connection. Its on the lamellar at the right site. The rubber is installed.
Do you know something about to repair it?
I spoke with a C6 Z06 Driver in Germany. He hast the same problem. And after repair he loss still.
Sorry for my bad english
I have a problem with my Ron Davis radiator. Lossing water.
Its not the water connection. Its on the lamellar at the right site. The rubber is installed.
Do you know something about to repair it?
I spoke with a C6 Z06 Driver in Germany. He hast the same problem. And after repair he loss still.
Sorry for my bad english
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Melbourne FL
Not sure how old the radiator is but ... I'd call the manufacturer and see if it was covered under the warranty first.
Other than that; those don't look like they can be repaired as they are welded together. You'd have to use some sort of parts store stop leak product which I always discourage using and would only use if no other options existed and couldn't afford to purchase a new radiator.
Other than that; those don't look like they can be repaired as they are welded together. You'd have to use some sort of parts store stop leak product which I always discourage using and would only use if no other options existed and couldn't afford to purchase a new radiator.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Bahrain
If it is leaking along the weld it can be repaired by a good TIG welder.
Anyone locally who is listed as repairers of oil and air coolers will be able to fix that.
If the core is leaking it is replaceable again by oil and air cooler repairers.
http://www.autokuehler-deichmann.de/.../produkte.html
Let us know how you get on.
Anyone locally who is listed as repairers of oil and air coolers will be able to fix that.
If the core is leaking it is replaceable again by oil and air cooler repairers.
http://www.autokuehler-deichmann.de/.../produkte.html
Let us know how you get on.
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From: TX
I put the original radiator back in the car.
The repair man told me, that this ron davis looks like cheap asia quality
The differenc temperatures are not very big. Only the oil needs longer to get warm.
And iam the the only one with Problems. A other C6 Z06 driver has a leak too in his Ron Davis.
The repair man told me, that this ron davis looks like cheap asia quality
The differenc temperatures are not very big. Only the oil needs longer to get warm.
And iam the the only one with Problems. A other C6 Z06 driver has a leak too in his Ron Davis.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Houston Texas
I just installed a Ron Davis Radiator. Filled it up with water/coolent fired her up and guess what... the freaking thing is leaking!!!!
Don't they pressure test these for leaks before they ship them out?
Don't they pressure test these for leaks before they ship them out?
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
I know from personal experience that RON DAVIS is a stand up company (AZ). I've used two of his custom built aluminum radiators in frame off tri five Chevy show cars. Never an issue in those two applications.
RON DAVIS has been manufacturing heat exchangers for a wide variety of applications (drag race, sprint, off road, stock car, oem) for years. He's second generation in the business.
"Stuff happens". Contact him and get his advice...
http://www.rondavisradiators.com/
RON DAVIS has been manufacturing heat exchangers for a wide variety of applications (drag race, sprint, off road, stock car, oem) for years. He's second generation in the business.
"Stuff happens". Contact him and get his advice...
http://www.rondavisradiators.com/
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Jasper, GA
St. Jude Donor '10
I have a Ron Davis radiator on my C5 w/ oil cooler and zero problems since install 2 1/2 years ago. Also, Ron Davis Customer Service is SUPER! Spent about 30 to 45 minutes talking about aftermarket compression type fittings and routing for the oil lines, and dual SPAL fans. They were very helpful and went out of their way to give info even though it meant no extra sale for them. Try giving them them a call or shoot them an E-Mail, I am sure they will assist. Actually, I think they would really appreciate it, just to know there could be some type issues with their brand name radiator. Mike C sends
