79jasper
Chickenhawk
True that.
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Champion radiators SUCK!!!!
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Honest question...Mercedes diesels were running aluminum radiators with plastic tanks in the early 80's. They have a common problem of the upper hose neck snapping off; AFAIK this wasn't an issue when the radiators were relatively new, but as the older ones are going past 30 years old now, it's getting to be a trouble spot/expensive repair. Has anything been done on newer radiator designs, such as this one, to address this potential problem?
indeed that is always an area of concern. On the spectra I sintalled, no special attention is paid in that area. Perhaps the plastic is thicker but unlikely. A flange/smooth transition of some sort would help support it. However if a rad lasted 30 years..I wouldnt be too mad about that breaking 
..Well, i would be a little still.
..Well, i would be a little still.
79jasper
Chickenhawk
Well... except with the 6.0, 6.4, 6.7, and Cummins radiators. Lol
But I've never had a problem with plastic tanks in gas vehicles.
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HammerDown
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Today I ordered the Advance Auto Spectra-radiator, should be in tomorrow or the next (the old brass copper is now dripping bad) also ordered the upper & lower hoses. (Dayco)
Advance Auto put me under a shop account so the Rad cost (no tax) was $220 with the two hoses totaled at $245.00
I'll post my thoughts on this radiator when I see it, how fitment goes and how it cools.
Even though the tanks are plastic...Lifetime warranty...well, that's a big plus!
Oh, two years ago I had to replace the OE brass/copper rad in my 81 Vette...another Spectra plastic tank from Advance.
During the hottest summer temps with the AC on the new rad keeps the engine cooler then I can ever remember....and again > > > lifetime warranty, and I always keep my receipts
Advance Auto put me under a shop account so the Rad cost (no tax) was $220 with the two hoses totaled at $245.00
I'll post my thoughts on this radiator when I see it, how fitment goes and how it cools.
Even though the tanks are plastic...Lifetime warranty...well, that's a big plus!
Oh, two years ago I had to replace the OE brass/copper rad in my 81 Vette...another Spectra plastic tank from Advance.
During the hottest summer temps with the AC on the new rad keeps the engine cooler then I can ever remember....and again > > > lifetime warranty, and I always keep my receipts
Today I ordered the Advance Auto Spectra-radiator, should be in tomorrow or the next (the old brass copper is now dripping bad) also ordered the upper & lower hoses. (Dayco)
Advance Auto put me under a shop account so the Rad cost (no tax) was $220 with the two hoses totaled at $245.00
I'll post my thoughts on this radiator when I see it, how fitment goes and how it cools.
Even though the tanks are plastic...Lifetime warranty...well, that's a big plus!
Oh, two years ago I had to replace the OE brass/copper rad in my 81 Vette...another Spectra plastic tank from Advance.
During the hottest summer temps with the AC on the new rad keeps the engine cooler then I can ever remember....and again > > > lifetime warranty, and I always keep my receipts
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have a discover card?
shop through discover,then go through their site there and get an instant 5% back that way first,then use promo code trt30 then use the discover card with rewards (like IT if you have it) for another 1% back [1% only because that would be "all other" right now,their 5% is currently amazon] (just pay in full so you don't pay interest or it'll cost you instead.)
that "should" work for a 36% off.......i didn't try.im just guessing.
hmm.well disregard the normal additional 1% on all other purchases i don't think you'd get that while "shopping through" looks like going through that way gives you a total of an extra 5% but anywho lol 35% anyway.30% just using the promo code should suffice....but if you've got a discover card anyway...
caution;
just always remember credit cards with rewards don't pay if you know you'll be caring a balance and or simply buying things you wouldn't normally buy just to find deals.
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HammerDown
Full Access Member
Think I'm still way ahead with my discounts and no tax plus...they emailed me an instore $20.00 gift card to print outorder online at advance auto right now and use promo code TRT30 and get 30% off orders over $50
have a discover card?
shop through discover,then go through their site there and get an instant 5% back that way first,then use promo code trt30 then use the discover card with rewards (like IT if you have it) for another 1% back [1% only because that would be "all other" right now,their 5% is currently amazon] (just pay in full so you don't pay interest or it'll cost you instead.)
that "should" work for a 36% off.......i didn't try.im just guessing.
hmm.well disregard the normal additional 1% on all other purchases i don't think you'd get that while "shopping through" looks like going through that way gives you a total of an extra 5% but anywho lol 35% anyway.30% just using the promo code should suffice....but if you've got a discover card anyway...
caution;
just always remember credit cards with rewards don't pay if you know you'll be caring a balance and or simply buying things you wouldn't normally buy just to find deals.
