Radiators, worth fixin?

[Mavawreck]

the stock radiator is loosing coolant in my 89 Grand Wag. Should i fix it or will it just break again?.mine was ordered with some heavy duty cooling system but im not sure its worth fixin. I also have heard that these have cooling problems, is that true? And if i should get a new one, what do yall think i should upgrade too(core style, size, capacity, etc)? Thank you

[TEX]

I would try fixen it first. The radiators for these things are 250-300 a piece so if it works the fix is worth every penny just to try.

TEX

[PAJEEPER]

They can be patched up most of the time. I had enough of that though and bought a new one on Ebay $79 for a 3 row. Don't know what they are going for on there right now. But check there first.

[oddfire]

I got a brand new 3-row for 180 bucks at the local rad shop. got a built 401 and it runs fine with a 3 core, didn't need a 4 row.....phil

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Andrew~

I would go with oddfire on this one. Your getting ready to drive it to the Carolina's, you really don't want a failure on the way. The new 3-core is cheap insurance.

[turtle jim]

The installation is exactlty the same for a 4 core as for a 3 core.Put in the 4 core and don't look back.

[mechanic58]

It has been my experience that unless your radiator is absolutely pristene, it's not worth fixin. By time you take it IN AND OUT AND IN AND OUT a half a dozen times to get it fixed right it's just not worth the hassle. Buy a new one with a good warranty and be done with it. (I do realize we can't all afford to do this...good luck)

[Mavawreck]

i just bought a new one, its copper, got an extra row, and lifetime warranty. Hopefuly itl be ok. Thanks for yalls advice.

[reddog]

I too agree that a 4 row is the way to go. I paid $250 for mine that comes with a lifetime warranty. If the radiator is original replace it. If it is failing you may be able to patch it now but it will fail soon again.

Kerry