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CarGuru > Technology > Re: Radiator lifespan question 23 June 2006 16:30:19
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Re: Radiator lifespan question

Dave Baker 23 June 2006 16:30:19
 
<viboater@hotmail.c­om> wrote in message
news:1150736014.245­417.122110@r2g2000cw­b.googlegroups.com..­.> My wife had the radiator in her '91 GMC replaced just a couple of years> ago. Its starting to leak now and the mechanic is trying to convince> her that she should only expect a couple of years out of a radiator.>
Shouldn't a radiator, rebuilt or new, last a lot longer than that?>
Thanks

Yes


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Guest 20 June 2006 01:19:13 [ permanent link ]
 
<viboater@hotmail.c­om> wrote in message
news:1150736014.245­417.122110@r2g2000cw­b.googlegroups.com..­.> My wife had the radiator in her '91 GMC replaced just a couple of years> ago. Its starting to leak now and the mechanic is trying to convince> her that she should only expect a couple of years out of a radiator.>
Shouldn't a radiator, rebuilt or new, last a lot longer than that?>
Thanks

That is absolute crap. Yes, a properly rebuilt, or a new, radiator should
last very well if it is maintained properly. That means keeping it charged
with coolant of good quality, keeping air out of it, and the like.

If the radiator he replaced was garbage to begin with, then you can't do
much to save garbage.

Talking to a local independent mechanic here just the other day, he was
telling me about corrosion within GM's, in particular, which he referred to
as electrolysis. Electrolysis is a pretty general term which many people
use to describe any type of corrosion, whether they understand it or not.

But, what he was actually talking about is electrochemical corrosion caused
by improper grounding systems of the components. I don't need to go too
deeply into corrosion theory to make the point that if you have (impressed
or electrochemical) voltages on metallic components which are in contact
with electrolytes, you can have corrosive attack that will take your gold
fillings out.

I question your mechanic's position strongly.


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Kevin 20 June 2006 02:41:32 [ permanent link ]
 
<viboater@hotmail.c­om> wrote in message
news:1150736014.245­417.122110@r2g2000cw­b.googlegroups.com..­.> My wife had the radiator in her '91 GMC replaced just a couple of years> ago. Its starting to leak now and the mechanic is trying to convince> her that she should only expect a couple of years out of a radiator.>
Shouldn't a radiator, rebuilt or new, last a lot longer than that?>
Thanks>

Call you GM dealer or any ALLDATA equipped repair shop and ask for a copy of
the TSB that addresses the problem of repeated radiator leaks due to several
know issues. ! to 2 years is typical for a 91 GM pick up truck that did not
have the proper maintenance and corrective TSB performed.

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Automotive Technology Instructor
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Sdlomi2 23 June 2006 06:53:13 [ permanent link ]
 
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<viboater@hotmail.c­om> wrote in message> news:1150736014.245­417.122110@r2g2000cw­b.googlegroups.com..­.>> My wife had the radiator in her '91 GMC replaced just a couple of years>> ago. Its starting to leak now and the mechanic is trying to convince>> her that she should only expect a couple of years out of a radiator.>>
Shouldn't a radiator, rebuilt or new, last a lot longer than that?>>
Thanks>
That is absolute crap. Yes, a properly rebuilt, or a new, radiator should> last very well if it is maintained properly. That means keeping it > charged> with coolant of good quality...>>snip<<
Does *good quality* indicate using distilled water in your mix with
engine coolant, rather than regular spigot water? I've seen it make a heck
of a difference in the appearance of the mix after only a short interim of
usage, although even 'good' mechanics often neglect to use it. Cheap,
too--wife buys it at the grocery store. s


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Guest 23 June 2006 16:30:19 [ permanent link ]
 
"sdlomi2" <sdlomi2@spam.yahoo­.com> wrote in message
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Does *good quality* indicate using distilled water in your mix with> engine coolant, rather than regular spigot water? I've seen it make a
heck> of a difference in the appearance of the mix after only a short interim of> usage, although even 'good' mechanics often neglect to use it. Cheap,> too--wife buys it at the grocery store. s

Distilled water is a good choice in some locations. And it is relatively
cheap.
Our water here where I live is quite good and it is not necessary to use
distilled, but this is not true everywhere. Yep, distilled water is a good
idea.


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