paul038 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 just a quick question, i was thinking of getting my radiator reconditioned due to my ke38 keeps overheating, i was just wondering how much am i looking at and is it worth it? or should i just buy a new one. any help would be grateful. cheers, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwarf Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 They will probably recore yours. Go for a three row one. About $300 or so, but that was a couple of years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul038 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 ohh bit pricey for this point in time, would a recore do the job for a little while? if i do end up splashing out and getting a three row where do you recommend to get one from? thanks for the help by the way :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Have you done all the other things to make sure there isnt a basic easy to fix problem. Reverse flush, coolant flush, make sure there are no air pockets etc? Sure there isnt a HG leak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke70dave Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 yeah the older radiators are all metal, not plastic end tanks. much much MMUUUCCH better, but they cost heaps to buy and cost heaps to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul038 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 well ive reversed flushed it, new thermostat, new temperature sensor, new waterpump, flushed all the coolant, new radiator cap.. i don't know how to make sure theres any air pockets though.. is that where you start it on a hill with the radiator cap off or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.L.Z.BUB Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) Yeah. Just making sure, some people just jump to the bung radiator conclusion. You can get cheap 2 core Aluminium rads on eBay for $150, I have one on my 4AGE KE70 and the temp guage hardly moves. http://www.ebay.com....#ht_2049wt_1037 Ah the pipes are in the wrong spot for a k motor, duh me. Edited November 2, 2012 by B.L.Z.BUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul038 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 oh sweet, i was actualy gonna ask about buying a radiator off ebay.. wasnt sure of quality etc etc.. ah well my mind is made up now new radiator it is thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul038 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Yeah. Just making sure, some people just jump to the bung radiator conclusion. You can get cheap 2 core Aluminium rads on eBay for $150, I have one on my 4AGE KE70 and the temp guage hardly moves. http://www.ebay.com....#ht_2049wt_1037 Ah the pipes are in the wrong spot for a k motor, duh me. Yeah. Just making sure, some people just jump to the bung radiator conclusion. You can get cheap 2 core Aluminium rads on eBay for $150, I have one on my 4AGE KE70 and the temp guage hardly moves. http://www.ebay.com....#ht_2049wt_1037 Ah the pipes are in the wrong spot for a k motor, duh me. oh ok i can get the pipes moved at a radiator place though can't i? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springersrolla Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) My first ke35 used to overheat chronicly I got the radiator overhauled for $90. The temp gauge never exceeded 1/3 and ran awesome. I will highly recommend getting it done in regards to the process of elimination to overheating. don't waste you time, recode your radiator mine was 75% blocked Edited November 2, 2012 by springersrolla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdw003 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I had my ke16 rad recored with a 3 core at natrad for $250, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figjam14 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 take it out and take it down to natrad and get them to pull the tanks off and clean it etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedSpirit Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I had a copper brass one made cause they didnt sell it whole any more but they could get cores and tanks seperately. They ordered the bits and made a stock copper brass radiator for me, and its been great. Cost $300 but. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolla van man Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I swapped the bloke at a local radiator joint my absolutey shagged out MS112 crown.. Even threw in the mice in the engine bay for free, in return for my radiator reco in the ke26.. So yeah.. I suppose $250-$300 would be about right hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbey Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 I had mine reconditioned for about 90. They pull off the tanks and clean out the tubes in the core, then resolder it all and pressure test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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