Always a tough call. Usually, you try Radiator Joe, then give up and buy a
new one later...
The early rads had a known weakness in the top tank that could be fixed
pretty permanently if you knew the secret. I don't know about the later
ones, sounds like it might be pinholes in several places.
on 4/18/02 6:11 AM, AGreenberg@aol.com at AGreenberg@aol.com wrote:
> I know this has been talked about before and I tried to get into the archives
> this morning to search it out but I couldn't get it to work. So..my applogies
> for the old worn topic. Talk about old and worn, my radiator is leaking
> somewhere. Coolant pools on the top of the lower part just below the fan (
> when running). Sometimes when the car is running and hot you see a little puff
> or mist of coolant from the fins on top.
> My question....When does one say, "Yank it out and bring it to Radiator Joe's
> for repair"? When do we say," Ditch it, let's get one at the next parts
> jumble"?
>
> Best Regards All,
>
> Alex
>
> Alex Greenberg
> Member Connecticut (USA) MG club
>
> 1976 MGB - Fair weather daily driver ( Junior )
> 1993 Subaru Legacy LSi - ridiculously reliable car
> 1974 Ducati 750 GT - wonderfully, beautiful motorcycle
>
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