Radiator Opinions (MAC)

[Brendan/Coolian]

I've got a plastic Valeo model for the 4k/Coupe, with all of the hoses and 
fittings cut just right to go into a willing car.  Looking for 100 for the 
whole shebang. Bought everything for about 250 8 months ago. Just bought a 
new metal one for a big ole wad of cash, and I'm looking to recoup some 
capital.

Anyone can contact me privately for info,
Brendan


At 02:46 PM 3/11/2001 -0500, Lawrence C Leung wrote:
>Thanks for the opinion. I don't really think I can re-seal a plastic
>endcap, but fortunately, IMHO, the 5K's radiator is not too hard to get
>to if I go for repair (not!), not too different overall a job than for
>the 4KQ (which was a curious arrangement IMHO).
>
>LL - NY
>
>On Sun, 11 Mar 2001 14:24:08 -0500 (EST) Andrew Sitzer
><sitzman at core.binghamton.edu> writes:
> >Hey Larry,  I cant offer any input on brass v plastic, but I can tell
> >you
> >I was able to get a lifetime warranteed radiator afor my 5ks bout 3
> >years
> >ago for  approx $150.  It took some calling around, and if I remember
> >correctly I got it from cap-a-radiator in long island; or, if they
> >cant
> >help try  clearway foreign auto.  So far I have had no problems with
> >it.
> >I think the manufacturer was modine, though I am not positive.
> >
> >
> >As a side note, before I got this radiator I had been having serious
> >radiator problems (like every 6 months it would spring a leak and my
> >local mechanic would charge me an arm and a leg to repair it.)  IMHO
> >replacing it was a much better choice then having them boil/dip it or
> >whatever they did.
> >-Andrew Sitzer
> >
> > On Sun, 11 Mar 2001, Lawrence C Leung wrote:
> >
> >> Okay,
> >>
> >> Let me get this straight:
> >>
> >> Advantages of Brass Radiators - repairable when they start to go.
> >> Advantages of Aluminum/Plastic Radiators - less weight
> >>
> >> Does anyone have a comparison of the weight differences?
> >> Does anyone have an estimated life of brass? Aluminum?
> >>
> >> I have 163 k miles on my aluminum and it appears it is leaking out
> >an
> >> endcap. Not severe yet, but it's obviously going. Are end caps
> >repairable
> >> (and is it worth the bother?)? I am of the opinion that 162 K and 11
> >yrs
> >> is pretty reasonable for a radiator to go.
> >>
> >> Finally, any good North East sources for either type?
> >>
> >> LL - NY '89 200Q
> >>
> >