"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:3q6dnUpZZfX2HgbfRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> The usual problem with the GC rad is the plastic tanks crack, mostly
> just above the spigot on the lower right side. Doubt if there is an
> epoxy repair that could handle the pressure. Which also makes them
> iffy from a junkyard unless taken out and handled with care to avoid
> damage to the tanks.

I found a shop in my town that sells new
plastic tank radiators for just a little over $100...

Mr Cool Radiator
(512) 339-1224 915 Sagebrush Dr
Austin, TX

Not sure of your budget, but in my estimation,
a $100 radiator is cheap. Don't let the dealership
scare you away.... ask around locally.
__
Steve
..

 

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:3q6dnUpZZfX2HgbfRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> The usual problem with the GC rad is the plastic tanks crack, mostly
> just above the spigot on the lower right side. Doubt if there is an
> epoxy repair that could handle the pressure. Which also makes them
> iffy from a junkyard unless taken out and handled with care to avoid
> damage to the tanks.

I found a shop in my town that sells new
plastic tank radiators for just a little over $100...

Mr Cool Radiator
(512) 339-1224 915 Sagebrush Dr
Austin, TX

Not sure of your budget, but in my estimation,
a $100 radiator is cheap. Don't let the dealership
scare you away.... ask around locally.
__
Steve
..

 

"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:3q6dnUpZZfX2HgbfRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> The usual problem with the GC rad is the plastic tanks crack, mostly
> just above the spigot on the lower right side. Doubt if there is an
> epoxy repair that could handle the pressure. Which also makes them
> iffy from a junkyard unless taken out and handled with care to avoid
> damage to the tanks.

I found a shop in my town that sells new
plastic tank radiators for just a little over $100...

Mr Cool Radiator
(512) 339-1224 915 Sagebrush Dr
Austin, TX

Not sure of your budget, but in my estimation,
a $100 radiator is cheap. Don't let the dealership
scare you away.... ask around locally.
__
Steve
..

 

I have seen several epoxies specific for that. One is a welding
compound you need to cut a V notch for and torch. I used it once and it
worked long enough to sell it. The fix was obvious so the new $50.00
owner knew.

Mike

Lon wrote:
>
> The usual problem with the GC rad is the plastic tanks crack, mostly
> just above the spigot on the lower right side. Doubt if there is an
> epoxy repair that could handle the pressure. Which also makes them
> iffy from a junkyard unless taken out and handled with care to avoid
> damage to the tanks.
>
> Mike Romain proclaimed:
> > Too bad about the job, not having an income sucks, I am there due to a
> > car accident right now.
> >
> > Can you not pull it out and solder it if leaking or flush it good with
> > one of those over the counter chemical mixes you put in for a day and
> > then flush like crazy. They sometimes work ok and I have soldered tons
> > of rads successfully. Mine now has 2 cores clipped and soldered...
> > Plumbers solder and flux is needed, electronic solder just won't do it.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > aGraham wrote:
> >
> >>I need a new radiator for my wifes 1996 Grand Cherokee. Any one got a
> >>used one? These are the dimensions:
> >>Core Size: 22-1/4 X 19-11/16 X 1-5/16
> >>Inlet Header: 20-1/16 X 1-7/8
> >>Outlet Header: 20-1/16 X 1-7/8
> >>Inlet Connection: 1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
> >>Outlet Connection: 1-1/2 DRIVERS SIDE
> >>Transmission Oil Cooler: 12
> >>
> >>I am in upstate NY near Rochester. (Just lost my job so trying to find
> >>a used one(or someone to sell a new one cheap)
> >>
> >>Aaron Graham
> >>
> >>--
> >> o_o_o_o
> >> /| ,[_____],
> >> |¯¯¯L --O|||||||O-
> >> ()_)¯()_) ¯¯¯¯¯ )_)

 

I have seen several epoxies specific for that. One is a welding
compound you need to cut a V notch for and torch. I used it once and it
worked long enough to sell it. The fix was obvious so the new $50.00
owner knew.

Mike

Lon wrote:
>
> The usual problem with the GC rad is the plastic tanks crack, mostly
> just above the spigot on the lower right side. Doubt if there is an
> epoxy repair that could handle the pressure. Which also makes them
> iffy from a junkyard unless taken out and handled with care to avoid
> damage to the tanks.
>
> Mike Romain proclaimed:
> > Too bad about the job, not having an income sucks, I am there due to a
> > car accident right now.
> >
> > Can you not pull it out and solder it if leaking or flush it good with
> > one of those over the counter chemical mixes you put in for a day and
> > then flush like crazy. They sometimes work ok and I have soldered tons
> > of rads successfully. Mine now has 2 cores clipped and soldered...
> > Plumbers solder and flux is needed, electronic solder just won't do it.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > aGraham wrote:
> >
> >>I need a new radiator for my wifes 1996 Grand Cherokee. Any one got a
> >>used one? These are the dimensions:
> >>Core Size: 22-1/4 X 19-11/16 X 1-5/16
> >>Inlet Header: 20-1/16 X 1-7/8
> >>Outlet Header: 20-1/16 X 1-7/8
> >>Inlet Connection: 1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
> >>Outlet Connection: 1-1/2 DRIVERS SIDE
> >>Transmission Oil Cooler: 12
> >>
> >>I am in upstate NY near Rochester. (Just lost my job so trying to find
> >>a used one(or someone to sell a new one cheap)
> >>
> >>Aaron Graham
> >>
> >>--
> >> o_o_o_o
> >> /| ,[_____],
> >> |¯¯¯L --O|||||||O-
> >> ()_)¯()_) ¯¯¯¯¯ )_)

 

I have seen several epoxies specific for that. One is a welding
compound you need to cut a V notch for and torch. I used it once and it
worked long enough to sell it. The fix was obvious so the new $50.00
owner knew.

Mike

Lon wrote:
>
> The usual problem with the GC rad is the plastic tanks crack, mostly
> just above the spigot on the lower right side. Doubt if there is an
> epoxy repair that could handle the pressure. Which also makes them
> iffy from a junkyard unless taken out and handled with care to avoid
> damage to the tanks.
>
> Mike Romain proclaimed:
> > Too bad about the job, not having an income sucks, I am there due to a
> > car accident right now.
> >
> > Can you not pull it out and solder it if leaking or flush it good with
> > one of those over the counter chemical mixes you put in for a day and
> > then flush like crazy. They sometimes work ok and I have soldered tons
> > of rads successfully. Mine now has 2 cores clipped and soldered...
> > Plumbers solder and flux is needed, electronic solder just won't do it.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > aGraham wrote:
> >
> >>I need a new radiator for my wifes 1996 Grand Cherokee. Any one got a
> >>used one? These are the dimensions:
> >>Core Size: 22-1/4 X 19-11/16 X 1-5/16
> >>Inlet Header: 20-1/16 X 1-7/8
> >>Outlet Header: 20-1/16 X 1-7/8
> >>Inlet Connection: 1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
> >>Outlet Connection: 1-1/2 DRIVERS SIDE
> >>Transmission Oil Cooler: 12
> >>
> >>I am in upstate NY near Rochester. (Just lost my job so trying to find
> >>a used one(or someone to sell a new one cheap)
> >>
> >>Aaron Graham
> >>
> >>--
> >> o_o_o_o
> >> /| ,[_____],
> >> |¯¯¯L --O|||||||O-
> >> ()_)¯()_) ¯¯¯¯¯ )_)

 

I have seen several epoxies specific for that. One is a welding
compound you need to cut a V notch for and torch. I used it once and it
worked long enough to sell it. The fix was obvious so the new $50.00
owner knew.

Mike

Lon wrote:
>
> The usual problem with the GC rad is the plastic tanks crack, mostly
> just above the spigot on the lower right side. Doubt if there is an
> epoxy repair that could handle the pressure. Which also makes them
> iffy from a junkyard unless taken out and handled with care to avoid
> damage to the tanks.
>
> Mike Romain proclaimed:
> > Too bad about the job, not having an income sucks, I am there due to a
> > car accident right now.
> >
> > Can you not pull it out and solder it if leaking or flush it good with
> > one of those over the counter chemical mixes you put in for a day and
> > then flush like crazy. They sometimes work ok and I have soldered tons
> > of rads successfully. Mine now has 2 cores clipped and soldered...
> > Plumbers solder and flux is needed, electronic solder just won't do it.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > aGraham wrote:
> >
> >>I need a new radiator for my wifes 1996 Grand Cherokee. Any one got a
> >>used one? These are the dimensions:
> >>Core Size: 22-1/4 X 19-11/16 X 1-5/16
> >>Inlet Header: 20-1/16 X 1-7/8
> >>Outlet Header: 20-1/16 X 1-7/8
> >>Inlet Connection: 1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE
> >>Outlet Connection: 1-1/2 DRIVERS SIDE
> >>Transmission Oil Cooler: 12
> >>
> >>I am in upstate NY near Rochester. (Just lost my job so trying to find
> >>a used one(or someone to sell a new one cheap)
> >>
> >>Aaron Graham
> >>
> >>--
> >> o_o_o_o
> >> /| ,[_____],
> >> |¯¯¯L --O|||||||O-
> >> ()_)¯()_) ¯¯¯¯¯ )_)

 

You really don't want the side reservoir under pressure, convert to
a recovery reservoir like all new cars manufacturers still use. That POS
is probably the major reason Renault went under.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Stephen Cowell wrote:
>
> I found a shop in my town that sells new
> plastic tank radiators for just a little over $100...
>
> Mr Cool Radiator
> (512) 339-1224 915 Sagebrush Dr
> Austin, TX
>
> Not sure of your budget, but in my estimation,
> a $100 radiator is cheap. Don't let the dealership
> scare you away.... ask around locally.
> __
> Steve
> .

 

You really don't want the side reservoir under pressure, convert to
a recovery reservoir like all new cars manufacturers still use. That POS
is probably the major reason Renault went under.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Stephen Cowell wrote:
>
> I found a shop in my town that sells new
> plastic tank radiators for just a little over $100...
>
> Mr Cool Radiator
> (512) 339-1224 915 Sagebrush Dr
> Austin, TX
>
> Not sure of your budget, but in my estimation,
> a $100 radiator is cheap. Don't let the dealership
> scare you away.... ask around locally.
> __
> Steve
> .

 

You really don't want the side reservoir under pressure, convert to
a recovery reservoir like all new cars manufacturers still use. That POS
is probably the major reason Renault went under.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Stephen Cowell wrote:
>
> I found a shop in my town that sells new
> plastic tank radiators for just a little over $100...
>
> Mr Cool Radiator
> (512) 339-1224 915 Sagebrush Dr
> Austin, TX
>
> Not sure of your budget, but in my estimation,
> a $100 radiator is cheap. Don't let the dealership
> scare you away.... ask around locally.
> __
> Steve
> .