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big blue 72 · 02-27-2004, 12:39 PM

Gotta question about my radiator. it's the 4 core in a 72GMC, with the a/t lines but the truck has the old 3 on the tree.
Anyway, it has sprung a pin hole leak near the top.
should i try to solder it myself?
will this work? or should i take it out and have it done at a shop somewhere? How much should i expect to pay for having this done? Or should i try and find a replacement for it. What fits?
Thanks, Big Blue 72

adamls · 02-27-2004, 12:47 PM

Welding a radiator is not a difficult process if you have some experience with it. A shop can pressure test it for any more leaks. Last time we took a rad to a shop it cost about $40 to repair. Call around the should be able to give you a quote.

Blue Beard · 02-27-2004, 01:26 PM

If your in for the long haul, replacing it wouldn't be a bad thought....

big blue 72 · 02-27-2004, 03:06 PM

thanks adam and blue beard, i will call some shops today.
what would a new radiator cost?

lukecp · 02-27-2004, 03:12 PM

A new radiator would be around $200, maybe less depending on where you get it from.

I had 2 holes repaired in my radiator for $20. Worked great, dropped it off and picked it up the next day.

bouncytruck · 02-27-2004, 03:50 PM

I paid $153 for my new 4 core automatic. You can get them pretty cheap on the web. I think I was quoted $75 to clean and pressure test my old 3 row.

WRMZ71 · 02-27-2004, 07:34 PM

Got my new 4-core from these guys http://www.radiator.com/conversation.cfm by far the cheapest of anyplace i looked around town and on the internet came the next day and didn't have to pay any extra for shipping. Heck if i remember right they even cut my shipping and handling in half

02-27-2004, 12:39 PM	#1
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	radiator repair or replace? Gotta question about my radiator. it's the 4 core in a 72GMC, with the a/t lines but the truck has the old 3 on the tree. Anyway, it has sprung a pin hole leak near the top. should i try to solder it myself? will this work? or should i take it out and have it done at a shop somewhere? How much should i expect to pay for having this done? Or should i try and find a replacement for it. What fits? Thanks, Big Blue 72

02-27-2004, 12:47 PM	#2
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Welding a radiator is not a difficult process if you have some experience with it. A shop can pressure test it for any more leaks. Last time we took a rad to a shop it cost about $40 to repair. Call around the should be able to give you a quote. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

02-27-2004, 01:26 PM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	If your in for the long haul, replacing it wouldn't be a bad thought.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-27-2004, 03:12 PM	#5
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	A new radiator would be around $200, maybe less depending on where you get it from. I had 2 holes repaired in my radiator for $20. Worked great, dropped it off and picked it up the next day. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

02-27-2004, 03:50 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I paid $153 for my new 4 core automatic. You can get them pretty cheap on the web. I think I was quoted $75 to clean and pressure test my old 3 row. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-27-2004, 03:06 PM	#4
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	thanks adam and blue beard, i will call some shops today. what would a new radiator cost?

02-27-2004, 07:34 PM	#7
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	Got my new 4-core from these guys http://www.radiator.com/conversation.cfm by far the cheapest of anyplace i looked around town and on the internet came the next day and didn't have to pay any extra for shipping. Heck if i remember right they even cut my shipping and handling in half



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