90Q radiator problems

[Huw Powell]

Peter Kirby wrote:
> 
> I am on my third main radiator in 22 months.  The first one died of old age
> but the last two (both aftermarket brass rads) have broken off the lower
> mount from the bottom tank -- leaving either a hairline crack or other type
> of hole (it must be very small since it leaks but only a small amount).  I
> have tried using JB Weld on the mount but this hasn't worked to stop the
> leak.

Wow.  I would try to figure out first why things are so strained at that
lower mount, unless you think your aftermarket radiators were such poor
quality that it was entirely their fault.

> The problem is how do I get the left side mounting nut off -- it seems out
> of reach of any tool that I have.  Do the power steering and washer tanks
> have to come off first?

Hmmm, I though I could get a wrench down there, with difficulty.  All
that is required is a turn or two, then that mount slides up and out.

-- 
Huw Powell

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