replacment radiator ????
01-16-2003, 11:54 PM
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replacment radiator ????
i got done putting in the 6 speed, and when i fired it up after taking ot off from the jack stands, i headr a nose, which i quickly found as being the inspection cover hitting the crank, however i didnt hear the sound of my electric fan turing on and cutting into my radiator, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :banghead: what happened was the rubber keeper fell out of place when i lowered the car off from the stands, because i took out the a/c so out came the condensier last winter, so the radiator was sorda loose. but know that i start it i get a mist of antifreeze thrown when it hits the fan, so im 90% sure that it really has riped a hole in it. i do know that i dont want to pay 500 for a new aluminum one, althogh of corse there better, but is there anywhere i can get the normal one, reman ???? please help :cry
01-17-2003, 04:18 PM
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Re: replacment radiator ???? (gravismaximus)
i see people are looking at my tread, but no ones anwering my question, please somone help :grouphug:
01-17-2003, 04:29 PM
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Re: replacment radiator ???? (gravismaximus)
I would just take it to any local radiator shop and have them pressure test it. They will find the leak(s) and repair it. While it is out I would also have the acid wash it to get all the gunk and grime that may be in there. Its usually not expensive to have them do this. I think it cost me about $100 on my 90 Firebird, and that was with replacing both side tanks.
Hope that helps,
Chris
Hope that helps,
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01-18-2003, 04:15 AM
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Re: replacment radiator ???? (gravismaximus)
Randall:
See CF thread below. As a mechanic, fitting a universal aluminum radiator shouldn’t be too bad. See speedway motors pn 917347-31 price $170. Also search for my other posts referencing Northern brand Al radiators (aka speedway, aka summit). BTW, I'm all for fixing/repairing ... but sometimes a new one's benefits become apparent only in hindsight.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=466834
PS/edit ... my Modine book shows industry number 717 for direct-fit OE replacement-type brass-copper rad with 3 row core for 81 vette. A #717 can be found at local/regional wholesalers for under $150 new. When I last checked in June 2002, Charlotte NC's Carolinas Auto Supply House wholesaled new #717 for $116. Check your local/regional wholesale supplier of NEW crash parts/body panels ... many sell OE rads too.
[Modified by jackson, 4:38 AM 1/18/2003]
See CF thread below. As a mechanic, fitting a universal aluminum radiator shouldn’t be too bad. See speedway motors pn 917347-31 price $170. Also search for my other posts referencing Northern brand Al radiators (aka speedway, aka summit). BTW, I'm all for fixing/repairing ... but sometimes a new one's benefits become apparent only in hindsight.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=466834
PS/edit ... my Modine book shows industry number 717 for direct-fit OE replacement-type brass-copper rad with 3 row core for 81 vette. A #717 can be found at local/regional wholesalers for under $150 new. When I last checked in June 2002, Charlotte NC's Carolinas Auto Supply House wholesaled new #717 for $116. Check your local/regional wholesale supplier of NEW crash parts/body panels ... many sell OE rads too.
[Modified by jackson, 4:38 AM 1/18/2003]