This is a typical OTR (over the road truck) radiator. It was leaking from the tank gasket which is also not unusual. The first thing we do when a radiator come in the shop is to look it over visually, pressure test it in out test tank to make sure it will survive the next faze of the rebuild process.
Here it is with the tanks off to inspect the gasket tape that's causing the leak. Notice all the bolt holes on the end?
Wow there's doubles! That's not right? Did some other shop sell this person the wrong radiator core and then made it fit anyway? Sure looks that way and this practice is not uncommon. If the shop had a core laying around they needed to get rid of they will pass it off like this. Shame Shame on you!
We will fix the trouble so this won't come back on us, the radiator has a good core so we will solder the extra holes shut before we re-gasket to save the customer the expense of having to buy a new radiator core.
Where the end of the screwdirver is was the point of the leak. It was leaking between the bolt holes. They also ovaled out the holes we will have to fix them to.
Yep you need to be carfule which shop you trust with your work. This radiator core would cost between $1,600.00 - $1,900.00 to replace their not cheap. We see this more and more as the radiator repair industry slows down and more repairs are becoming complete radiator replacements the radiator repair men are getting scarce. There is no new blood coming into the field. We rely on the older radiator men (like me!) to lead the way but who know what will happen when we retire.
If you have a good radiator repair shop then good for you. If you don't you can always call us and we will be glad to refer you if your not near us.
Need questions answered? Call us anytime. Have a great day! David
http://www.intermountainradiator..com
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