radiator vs. radiator?

Started by BLACKDOG, October 14, 2005, 04:58:03 PM

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BLACKDOG

October 14, 2005, 04:58:03 PM
I've got two radiators sitting in my garage, and I need to put one in my truck, I just cant decide which one.  I have the one oout of an 88 4runner, came with the motor I just put in.  The cooling fins are in great shape for the most part, but there is a great dent in one spot that damaged the water passages.  Also, it is a bit rusty inside.  My other alternative is to put in my old radiator, with a good number of damaged fins, but no damaged water passages.  Also, there is no rust in this radiator.  :dunno:  any advice?  aside from getting a new one, I cant afford it right now.  I think my old radiator is fine, but I wanna make sure
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Skinny_Pedal

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October 14, 2005, 05:01:33 PM
i would use the old since you know the history. if you have to swap it out they aint that hard to do.
Im an OG

BLACKDOG

#2
October 14, 2005, 05:02:43 PM
kinda what I was planning on, I just don't wanna have to overheat to find out that I'm wrong.  I know its bad idea to have damaged water passages though.
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

guywithuglyyota

#3
October 14, 2005, 05:03:40 PM
Go witht the non rust Rad,  those fins can always be helped out with a pair of tweezers if you are REALLY bored this weekend.
Comedy is the last refuge of the nonconformist mind.

BUBBA

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October 15, 2005, 09:06:42 AM
What do you mean by damaged fins.Are the ripped off or something?
If they are just folded over,just straighten them out with a pocket comb.
87 4runner 350 with custom dent package. 
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BLACKDOG

#5
October 15, 2005, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: BUBBA on October 15, 2005, 09:06:42 AM
What do you mean by damaged fins.Are the ripped off or something?
If they are just folded over,just straighten them out with a pocket comb.

some are just folded over, and some are torn so they're sticking out at odd angles
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent
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