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my ef needs a new radiator
have seen some on ebay with aluminium cores for around $150 has anyone tried these? any feedback to share? will they rust out quicker? (because aluminium will rust out first in the presence of steel - electrolytic(sp?) effect) also, got a quote from the local radiator place, they can supply a "natrad" one, with copper core, for around $220. Any reason to go with this over the ebay ones? Or other ideas?
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| Mechan1k |
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Factory radiators AFAIK are aluminium ... and they do rust out (especially the auto ones) between thet radiator and the internal transmission cooler.
I suggest getting a copper core radiator.
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| gogetta |
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factory ones are copper or brass...
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| Mechan1k |
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They must of skimped on the later models then I guess ... as AU-onwards radiators are aluminium.
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| Mechan1k |
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I know Ozeparts sell new radiators for $160 shipped to your door.
Radiator Transmission: Automatic Tank: Plastic Core: Aluminium No. of Row(s): 1 Thickness: 24mm For 6 Cylinders Only Not for UTE
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| smithy_1 |
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yes, there are a few places selling aluminium core radiators on ebay, for around 150 shipped
anyone got any experiences? quality?
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| ausdealer |
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Age: 73 Posts: 66 Joined: 28th Jan 2006 Ride: EA Wagon, EF Sedan and a Trader Location: Brisbane |
Go for copper if cost is not the deciding foactor.
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| millard455 |
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have a look around for a adrad radiator, they have 1 piece end tanks not two halves joined together so they are less prone to spliting down the join.
i was told to stay away from the alloy ones cos the alloy tubes are prone to cracking after a while.
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| Mechan1k |
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I got an upgraded one from NatRad ... they sourced me an ADRAD twin core (copper) radiator for the ute.
Was $275 inc. GST ... and bloody hell it keeps it cool ... will be good for heavy load work in Summer now. Normally it runs at 94 deg C (diagnostic mode) ... but cruising it now sits around 87-89 deg C ... takes a little longer to warm up on the cool morning .. but that's not too bad really. I run an auxilliary trans cooler in front as well to aid in cooling as well.
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| ghiaman |
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millard455 wrote: have a look around for a adrad radiator, they have 1 piece end tanks not two halves joined together so they are less prone to spliting down the join.
i was told to stay away from the alloy ones cos the alloy tubes are prone to cracking after a while. That is what I put in a EB. The alloy ones from China also are known for not cooling the tranny as good. Pay the extra $30 odd dollars for the cooper one. |
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| voxace |
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I used an aluminium radiator in my EB, it was either from ebay or ozeparts - can't remember.
The thing rusted out within about 6 months, not good. Get a copper one! |
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| EggHead |
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Yer mate go for the copper one, Theres a guy around here selling them for $170 brand new in box.
These have metal end tanks and everything, really good brand, cant remember the name though. |
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| smithy_1 |
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thanks for the advice
sounds like copper is the go will track one down & see how it goes
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| vibr8n |
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ally actually cools quicker than copper but won't last as long with fatigue & electrolytic resistance etc.
i got a copper adrad 5ltr taxi radiator, can't remember how many cores it actually has i think it's tripple. if not double at least, paired with a davies craig 16" thermo i can't get it hot if i try. even on the spot action never goes over half way on the stock guage.
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| richard williams |
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my end tank split and I cracked the head....
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