Will I Experience problems with Old Radiator? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

darkone · 06-03-2011, 03:15 PM

Hey all, just wondering if im going to have any kind of problems using my old radiator. I am about to get my truck back from paint and am cleaning up the parts. My radiator has been sitting for about 6 months with nothing in it, maybe a lil moisture, but prob not really.

sameyrasmea72 · 06-03-2011, 03:36 PM

Not for sitting for 6 months, but if it is an original 40 year old radiator there is always a chance you could have a problem. While it is out I would take it to a radiator shop and have them pressure check it. If it checks out it might last another 40 years.

**leddzepp** · 06-03-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Not for sitting for 6 months, but if it is an original 40 year old radiator there is always a chance you could have a problem. While it is out I would take it to a radiator shop and have them pressure check it. If it checks out it might last another 40 years.

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MARKDTN · 06-03-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

not for sitting for 6 months, but if it is an original 40 year old radiator there is always a chance you could have a problem. While it is out i would take it to a radiator shop and have them pressure check it. If it checks out it might last another 40 years.

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PanelDeland · 06-03-2011, 04:35 PM

I'm all for original if it checks out.If there's any question,go new.I can't see using marginal parts on a truck that is finished enough to be in fresh paint.

06-03-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
darkone Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: none Posts: 239	Will I Experience problems with Old Radiator? Hey all, just wondering if im going to have any kind of problems using my old radiator. I am about to get my truck back from paint and am cleaning up the parts. My radiator has been sitting for about 6 months with nothing in it, maybe a lil moisture, but prob not really.

06-03-2011, 03:36 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Will I Experience problems with Old Radiator? Not for sitting for 6 months, but if it is an original 40 year old radiator there is always a chance you could have a problem. While it is out I would take it to a radiator shop and have them pressure check it. If it checks out it might last another 40 years. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

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