Date:         Sun, 5 Jan 2014 12:40:28 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Used Radiator Inspection?
Comments: To: Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net>
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Thanks Tom. Ya I figured that if I pressurized the rad with water, I'd
see any leaks.

Unearthed the radiator from it's basement dwelling. Can barely see
core via inlet but inlet/outlet and what I can see of tank look pretty
clean.

Some quick pics of the radiator:

https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/UsedWBXRadiator

In hindsight, the cut wires may indicate that the PO pulled this from
a scrap Vanagon. I thought he bought it new!       ;)

My 1988 Westy runs ok but there is a noticeable difference in temp
gauge if heater is on or off (closed). I need to confirm temps with my
infrared "gun".

Neil.


On 1/5/14, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote:

> Leaks are easy - ....
> Internal corrosion and lime deposits are tougher. You can get an idea of how
> bad the lime deposits may be by looking through the inlet & outlet
> fittings.
>
> Considering how rare some parts are getting I'd suggest taking a hard look
> at the outside. If everything looks good & straight then take it to your
> local radiator shop, have them go through it then hang it up somewhere as a
> spare.



--
Neil n

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