Modern radiators have aluminium cores/plastic or brass tanks.
Haven't seen a copper radiator core on a radiator of a new car for many many
years, at least 20 or so.(about the time aluminium heads became prevalent on
engines?).
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Davidson" <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2000 20:05
Subject: Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!

> I believe the radiator itself is copper... no?
>
> Bill
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John P" <jmp@BT-PACIFIC.CO.NZ>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2000 11:51 AM
> Subject: Re: PSI? Cooling system Mods, OK? THANKS!
>
>
> > While we are on this thread, I noted copper pipe was suggested as a
> > replacement, would this not cause electrolysis problems, from my dim
> memory
> > of school chemistry, I thought aluminium and copper set up a wonderful
> > electrical cell?
> > Would one not end up with aluminium coated copper, and no cylinder
block?
> > Anyone able to confirm copper coolant pipes are ok to use as a
repalcement
> > for steel or plastic?
> > John.
> > (PS This IS how we spell Aluminium in this part of the world.)
> >