Radiator 582 Blue Top

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Radiator 582 Blue Top

Postby gertcoetzee » Mon May 31, 2010 12:09 pm

What would it cost me (approx) to redo the radiator on my 582 Blue top?

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Re: Radiator 582 Blue Top

Postby Nacho » Mon May 31, 2010 1:23 pm

Take it to any Silverton Radiators. http://www.silvertonradiators.co.za/

They will give you a quote and their work is good. If it is badly rusted, rather replace it and use a good quality antifreeze for aluminium engines.
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Re: Radiator 582 Blue Top

Postby gertcoetzee » Mon May 31, 2010 4:44 pm

Thanks. I took it to Silverton.

Not to rusted, but the core (thin zig zag metal strips) crushed when touched - on the front side, back still strong.
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Re: Radiator 582 Blue Top

Postby Nacho » Mon May 31, 2010 5:49 pm

You can use a small flat screwdriver and strainten those fins. They dont carry water.
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Re: Radiator 582 Blue Top

Postby gertcoetzee » Mon May 31, 2010 8:12 pm

Touching the fins turned them into powder!
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Re: Radiator 582 Blue Top

Postby Nacho » Mon May 31, 2010 8:40 pm

Oops, she snds old.
If Silverton can't assit you I will definately consider rather buying a new one. Don't
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Re: Radiator 582 Blue Top

Postby extra300s » Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:39 am

I agree. Or just fit an air cooled 503 :-) ##
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Re: Radiator 582 Blue Top

Postby Boet » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:37 pm

Gert, vat die ou rad na Silverton in Stikland industria. Rassie of Kurt. Se ek het jou na hulle verwys. vhpy

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