Radiator dilema
Submitted: Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 12:30
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Krakka
Howdy, recently had turbo fitted to my cruiser. Installer recommende I replace top
tank of radiator and flush system, replace coolant etc. Got a quote to have the job done. But for an extra $240.00 can have the radiator replaced. Has done 160,000km, has been flushed and coolant replaced every 40,000km. Can't really see condition of radiator, though i suspect it is okay. Am leaning towards having it replaced for the extra dollars. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
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Krakka
Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 13:25
Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 13:25
about 12 months ago I paid around $150 to get my radiator professionally cleaned and painted then had to redo coolant another $30 or so, if I was you pay the money
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Reply By: troopyman - Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 13:54
Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 13:54
Get a replacement aluminium one as they dissipate heat a lot faster . After that have it properly flushed out (not just a bloody garden hose) and coolant replaced by a reputable radiator place every 12 months . Should cost about $150 for flush and replace coolant .
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Follow Up By: Krakka - Wednesday, Sep 17, 2008 at 07:37
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2008 at 07:37
The only fully aluminium radiator and
tank set up I found was $1300.00 A bit rich for a radiator. The manufacturer also told me not really much gain, just looks much better.
Regards Krakka
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Reply By: Member - Mal W (NSW) - Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 15:09
Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 15:09
I needed to replace the radiator in my 1HZ Troopy at around 200,000 km while on a trip to WA last year, despite regular servicing. It was rather inconvenient at the time, but could have been a lot worse if big problems occur when you are somewhere really remote. I was told the new one was better than the original (Yeah I know, hardly likely to say it is worse)
So, at 160,000km I'd recommend a new one.
Mal
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Follow Up By: Member - Old Girl (QLD) - Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 16:44
Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 16:44
replaced our stuffed one at 315,000. It wasnt looked after. Those cruiser bits are pritty damn tough.
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Reply By: Member - Royce- Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 15:17
Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 15:17
If you are not overheating..... why worry?
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Follow Up By: Krakka - Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 17:17
Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 17:17
The main reason is that the top
tank has a crazed appearance, apparently this can be a
warning sign of the plastic
tank failing.
Regards Krakka
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Reply By: howesy - Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 16:41
Monday, Sep 15, 2008 at 16:41
I paid an extra 100 over the std to get a 4 core triple bypass and its ace. Radiators are like batteries as long as it drops straight in there is no such thing as too big.
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