So a "premptive strike" on the radiator is a prudent move considering future supply issues. Which vendor seems to have the best quality and value, and what is a fair price for a radiator?
Thanks, Anthony
'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)

Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote: Actually, the cost of doing this will almost equal a new radiator but
what you will really have is a leaky radiator.

Back in the days when men were men and radiators were all some type of
metal, and expensive, a radiator shop would take off the end tanks, and
clean the tubes by running rod through them. Now a days, most radiators
will wear through or blow off the crimped on side tanks and for most
vehicles that only go 100,000 miles or less, corrosion or clogging is no
longer the issue. After 20 years of service, go for a new one. If you
wait a few more years they may not be available. Besides, most of these
radiators loose their cooling ability due to cracked internal baffles.
The water goes in and then comes out with only some going through. This
is why a bad radiator often causes poor fan operation. The hot water
does not reach the switch.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Zoltan
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 2:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Radiator is loaded ...

I notice that the old radiators are not efficient anymore, being so
loaded with deposits.
I am sure there is a way to take them out, fill them up with an agent
that would loosen and dilute the deposits without harming the radiator
and then just rinse them out.  Maybe repeat the process and then you
have a "new" radiator.
I think, many of us would be happy with this way of getting a well
workingn rad. instead of buying a new one.  This way would be cheaper.
Any reason why it should not be done?
If yes, what is that agent that would do it?
Zoltan

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