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Originally Posted by a2t
I am...sigh...knuckles still bruised from the blower motor replacement but Im persistant, and I want this car to make it thru the summer.
Rad is $$. Hate to replace a good 1, but I hear what your saying. Must be some way to flush out the crud, like I said best I could tell it was clean. I'll shoot it with the IR thermometer, see if theres any cool spots.
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Yep, rad is big $$ and you might be able to get away without a replacement if you do the following:
1) Remove the radiator from the vehicle
2) Purchase some industrial "condenser cleaner". Put the radiator on a flat surface and brush the condenser cleaner into the fins...........forcing the cleaner through the fins until it drips though on the opposite side. Let the cleaner do the work for a couple of hours.
3) Get an air compressor or a pressure washer and blow the fins clear of all debris and residual condenser cleaner. If you're using a pressure washer, be extra careful not to bend the fins with it.
4) Thoroughly flush the fins with water.
When done, pick up the radiator and hold it up to the sun. Look through the fins and see if the debris has been eliminated...........should be a clear view right between each air passage. If you have that............reinstall it into the vehicle. My bet is that you get 10C. from that effort. It seems that nobody is willing to make the effort and the default is a new radiator. Your decision.