Eric

        I don’t recall if round or elliptical but I suspect round as I do recall seeing a

difference between it & the original being replaced ~

        No way to be sure, I suspect, if todays Performance Radiator is same as 1

sold 13 Years ago ~

> On 22 Feb , 2023, at 6:24 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hoping for a little more information on these two options.
> 
> The first is tempting due to life time warrantee.  Several friends really do return items and get full credit on a regular basis.
> 
> Is this an oval tube unit?
> When you installed it did it seem ok?
> 
> For this second link, If yours has lasted from 2009 until now that speaks very highly.  Is this the same unit?  What makes it cost more and possibly so strong?
> 
> The Spectrum Dennis showed is a great price and I believe working very well on my 85. but the warranty on the first one linked here is outstanding.
> So any additional info on it from your install experience?
> 
> 
> Eric 
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2023, at 11:24 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>>       Recently installed 1 of these in a Friends Van but to recent to know anything about Life Expectancy ~
>> 
>> https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-radiator-mahle-behr-068121253e
>> 
>>       Have had 1 of these in My ‘90Westy VDubaru since 30 Nov 2009 & it is still doing fine >
>> 
>> https://shop.performanceradiator.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=1_34317_34983_35009_35010&product_id=12015
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 21 Feb , 2023, at 8:28 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Well folks,  I’d love your recommendations for a new radiator.
>>> 
>>> My 84 seemed to have a leaky hose but it wasn’t.  It is the radiator itself leaking along the seam where plastic and metal come together.  A drip every 3 seconds or so under pressure. 
>>> 
>>> Radiator is just 3 years old with 16,000 miles on it. 
>>> 
>>> I’d love to hear your thoughts on where I might get one that has a better chance of lasting.  I don’t know the brand of this one. 
>>> 
>>> Tips greatly appreciated. 
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron 
>