rbbailey
03-21-2015, 12:08 AM
OK, so I have an original type radiator in my '65 IIa. At least, I think it is. It has the flat top with the lateral "stripes"... if you know what I mean.
Anyway, It had several leaks in it a few years back. I took it to a local shop, a good place, had them refurb it and patch holes, etc... I had it sitting in my garage for about a year. Then one year ago, I finally got it back into the truck and I have put about 1000+ miles on it.
Now it is leaking worse than ever. Several small leaks, and one big one sending coolant out and down the fan shroud.
Aside from going back to the shop and seeing about some kind of discount on a redo (obviously the warranty is over, but maybe I can talk to them about cutting me a break -- the paint on the thing still looks new.) Am I asking too much of this old thing? It seems in good shape, and it does keep the engine cool. Is it worth trying to fix one of these, or should I try a swap?
Problem with a swap is it seems no one carries this particular type. How much more trouble am I going to have with a swap? Same mounting points? Same hoses? What else would I need to know about using the type that RN has in stock?
Anyway, It had several leaks in it a few years back. I took it to a local shop, a good place, had them refurb it and patch holes, etc... I had it sitting in my garage for about a year. Then one year ago, I finally got it back into the truck and I have put about 1000+ miles on it.
Now it is leaking worse than ever. Several small leaks, and one big one sending coolant out and down the fan shroud.
Aside from going back to the shop and seeing about some kind of discount on a redo (obviously the warranty is over, but maybe I can talk to them about cutting me a break -- the paint on the thing still looks new.) Am I asking too much of this old thing? It seems in good shape, and it does keep the engine cool. Is it worth trying to fix one of these, or should I try a swap?
Problem with a swap is it seems no one carries this particular type. How much more trouble am I going to have with a swap? Same mounting points? Same hoses? What else would I need to know about using the type that RN has in stock?