Date:         Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:24:40 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Radiator disappointment
Comments: To: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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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