Been having some cooling issues in the wagon as of late. Actually it's been slowly getting worse every year for a while now. This rad I think is 44 years old...never re-cored? But can't be 100% sure of that. I know for sure it's at least 25 years old. Also noticed that the top tank on the OEM rad was starting to get a couple little cracks...guess several hundred thousand heat cycles will do that. ;)
So since I, and a few of my local car friends, have had good luck with these aluminum rads that I would give one a try. So placed the order and received it on Saturday. Then spent 4-5hours in the sweltering heat....37*C plus humidity! (105*F?) installing it.
As bought...
Engine bay with the old rad....
Old and new rad side by side.
Old rad weighs in at about 25lbs. New rad is only about 5lbs.
So since I, and a few of my local car friends, have had good luck with these aluminum rads that I would give one a try. So placed the order and received it on Saturday. Then spent 4-5hours in the sweltering heat....37*C plus humidity! (105*F?) installing it.
As bought...
Engine bay with the old rad....
Old and new rad side by side.
Old rad weighs in at about 25lbs. New rad is only about 5lbs.
