Many rad shops won't touch them if they use plastic tanks like the '83+. For
the price, I'd probably go with new, as a re-core is likely close to $100 if you
find a shop to do it.

On 17 Jun 2006 at 18:07, jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM> wrote:

> There is a radiator shop two blocks from here, so I'll ask them!
>
> The '82 is a much more expensive unit than the '83, so it may be more cost
> effective to re-core an '82.
>
> Jon
>
> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006, Alistair Bell wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I had mine ('82) recored back in '95. The end caps reused. I don't
> > know if that is an option for you, try a rad shop and see what they say.
> >
> >
> >
> > (all metal rad)
> >
> > Alistair
> >
> >
> > '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94
> > http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/
> >
> > On 17-Jun-06, at 4:03 PM, jon wrote:
> >
> > Yup, the 81 and 82 diesel radiator is different, and quite expensive.
> > Aircooled (well, in this case Watercooled ;)) looks like something to
> > try.
> >
> > For folks that have a pre-83 diesel, you can install the mounts so
> > you can
> > use the more common, and cheaper 83 and up radiator.
> >
> > I added some more "stop leak" and I was very surprised that it worked. I
> > just use this van around town, so now no hurry on the radiator.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jon
> >
>

Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA