[TR] to re-core or not to re-core

[emanteno at comcast.net]

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From: "Andrew Uprichard" <auprichard at comcast.net> 

> I am doing a complete restoration on a '59 TR3A. The original radiator held 
> water under pressure, but I was advised to re-core it anyway, as there would 
> likely be cold spots from grunge deemed unextractable after 50 years, and it 
> is easier to do now than when the car is back together. 
> 
> So I did (get it re-cored, that is) 
> 
> Good decision or a waste of money ? 

Your core was 50 years old. Mine, in my TR6, was 29 years old when it started to leak and I had it re-cored. IMHO, you spent your money wisely.
Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U
Highland Park, IL