Phil, if you can identify the leak, you may be able to repair it.
I've had good luck using JB Weld. Make sure the tank is empty and the leak
area is DRY.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Phil Ethier
> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 8:43 PM
> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: Chev truck radiator
>
>
> Have a leak in the radiator on my 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
> 4x4. This is a composite aluminum-core/plastic-tanks
> radiator. The leak appears to be in the seal between the
> left tank and the aluminum core. Coolant is wetting the back
> side of the aluminum core on the rear face all the way up and
> down the seal.
>
> Do they rebuild these things or does the plastic warp so that
> re-sealing is a bad gamble?
>
> Are there all-metal radiators available?
>
> It looks like I am not going to have a lot of problems with
> the R&R. Are there any gotchas or tips for the R&R?
>
> Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1970 Lotus
> Europa 65/2597, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1993 Suburban, 1962 TR4
> CT2846L pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/
> http://www.lotusowners.com "TOOLS? Hell, any fool can work
> with tools. It takes a real mechanic to work with this
> junk." -Orv Ethier, 1921-2004. First Shot Naval Vets, Pearl
> Harbor Survivor.
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