As I understand it, rodding the radiator involves unsoldering the upper and lower tanks, then running special rods down each tube. It is supposed to be the right treatment when the radiator is clogged but not badly corroded itself. I was prepared to buy a new radiator, but the radiator shop (who I've done business with for year) suggested the rodding instead. It has woked great. Even at 110 degrees ambiant temperature, the needle stays over the little red light. (I also changed the fan switch and ALL radiator hoses...now that was expensive!) Dave Garth San Luis Obispo, CA
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