Radiator for my '90 80

[Huw Powell]

On 4/2/2012 3:43 PM, Tony Hoffman wrote:
> I have a 4000 4-cyl FWD in the shop with a Nissens right now, it is fairly
> new in the car. It has metal end caps, and seems to be well put together.
> Don't know for sure about the one for the 80, though. I prefer the metal
> ones, as they can be rebuilt almost indefinately. But the ones with plastic
> end caps tend to last at least ten years, so they are decent as well.

The metal ones are indeed nice in that they hold up very well and can be 
repaired almost indefinitely.

Just had one cleaned, tested, and repaired for about $75 to use in my 
grey car.

The plastic/aluminum ones, are, however, much much lighter, and last 
until they break after 10-15 years.  Were they ever used in new cars of 
this vintage?  I thought all the originals were all-metal...