DK45 radiator questions

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Friday took the day and went to the city to pick up the new rad. When I got there I noticed the box containing the rad was a bit damaged so we unboxed it to find the top tank was all busted up. The pressure cap and plastic flange it connects to fell out on the floor. A hole about the size of a tennis ball in top tank.
That was a nine hour day shot.
Took the damaged rad out yesterday took an hour and a half, a tight fit.
I would not trust using this repaired for the long term so I hope the next new one is in one piece.
You can see the split at the bottom of the small nipple.
 

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   / DK45 radiator questions #12  
That looks like so much fun! I suggest that you call and have them unbox before you drive to the dealership on the next one. I think I will do that also when I order delicate parts.
I replaced my rear window not too long ago, and the box was in bad shape, so the dealer too a look before they called to let me know that the window had arrived.
 
   / DK45 radiator questions #13  
I Googled "plastic radiator repair" and there are products and YouTube videos that could maybe repair that crack.if it were me, I would hang onto the broken radiator and try to repair it as a spare.
 
   / DK45 radiator questions #14  
Another thing is see if a radiator shop can do a good repair job and then keep it as a backup to guarantee that you never have this problem again.
 
   / DK45 radiator questions #15  
I don't know what they are hitting you for the new radiator, but I have been surprised sometimes on the cost of custom aluminum radiators. I have seen them for less then some pricey new ones.
 
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$900 C
with ought the damage
 

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