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Motorhead350
10-07-2008, 03:32 PM
Is it possible to repair a radiator or does it just make more since to buy one? I think the one on my 65 Chevy is damaged because it keeps leaking. I'm about to put in another (not new) engine and I don't want this one to blow. Any thoughts? :confused:

If it is cracked is there something I can fill it in with? A new one is $600 and I really don't want to shell out more cash than I did for an engine.
n00bkiller944
10-07-2008, 03:33 PM
Have you looked around junkyards to see if you can find a used one in good condition?
ImpalaSlayer
10-07-2008, 03:52 PM
its very possible to get them fixed. ive had a local guy here do a few. but it depends what is wrong too. you may be able to fi it you may not. and its usualy pretty cheap compared to a new one
blazen71
10-07-2008, 03:58 PM
A radiator shop can put on a new core and reuse the ends for a couple hundred bucks
KillJoy
10-07-2008, 04:01 PM
My local Radiator shop fixes for $100. If it is BEYOND repair, they have MANY for about $200 (1999 F-150, for example).

:up:

As long as the repair estimate is free..... why would you not???

:dunno:

KillJoy
ImpalaSlayer
10-07-2008, 04:08 PM
i should mention this. we took a rad to the local guy and he said it was beyond salvage. so we buy a new one and it too has a friggin hole.....
Mike Poore
10-07-2008, 04:12 PM
I agree with the other guys Dom. I've been having radiators repaired for years...heater cores too. Do you guys remember the famous 87-88 mustang heaters? Anyway, they're always better than the original when a shop with a good reputation gets done with 'em. :)
Motorhead350
10-07-2008, 07:23 PM
Sweet so i don't have to spend $600. I doubt I will find anything in a junkyard for a 65 Chevy that can be used. I'll just look for a shop. Anyone reccomend any?
Stranger in the Black Sedan
10-08-2008, 02:45 PM
Why not just buy a new universal aluminum one that has the right size and location inlets. You know, www.summitracing.com (http://www.summitracing.com)? Pick your size and # cores and it will be 10 times better than stock anyway.
jgc61sr2002
10-08-2008, 07:17 PM
Dom - I would replace it with a new one.
There are after market ones at a reasonable price.