Old radiator worth it?

Nuzzy · Jun 3, 2008

Guy is selling a CJ radiator that should fit my jeep for $50. Compare this to a new one from Autozone for $180. The jeep is getting parted out and has been sitting for quite a while getting rusty and the guy says it holds liquid but could prolly use a comple flushes from sitting.

Is it worth it to hassle with, or is this one of those things I really should not eff with and buy new. Help me make my decision.

1 grumpy · Jun 3, 2008

nope go get a new one!! what are you new lol..

Nuzzy · Jun 3, 2008

1 grumpy said:
nope go get a new one!! what are you new lol..

worse. broke and itching to wheel. :booo: :booo: :booo:

JOOP · Jun 3, 2008

pressure test it. If it hold's, then go for it. If its all corroded up, pass.

Bodaciouscj7 · Jun 3, 2008

Look inside of it and look at any point where it is soldered together (tubes to header, header to tank, inlet/outlet to tank, radiator cap neck to tank, and trans fittings) for white calcium deposits. If it is minimal inside the tubes and not on the soldered points, go for it. Any calcium on the solder will become a leak.

Bet you can guess what I do everyday

junkyard jim · Jun 3, 2008

try 1-800-radiator for prices

Boonie Buster · Jun 3, 2008

please don't buy a used/old radiator... it is in NO way worth it.... EVER!

Too much of a risk, you will feel much better KNOWING you have a good reliable rad. than worrying about it every second with a used/old one

Pat · Jun 3, 2008

I just bought a used radiator. From a reputable off road shop and they promised me it had been pressure tested. It leaked- badly. Fortunately I was able to solder it up (at midnight before a wheeling trip) and its still working a few trips later but I don't expect it to last long.

Save the hassle and buy a new one :awesomework:

Glenn · Jun 3, 2008

www.radiatorbarn.com is a place to try. I got a nice three-core radiator for a good price. Lifetime warranty.

rockmike · Jun 3, 2008

Thats a good price on that rad.

CrustyJeep · Jun 3, 2008

It isn't worth ****. If you're that broke, offer him $25 and go wheelin'. If it gets hot or explodes, $25 down the shitter. I wouldn't risk it for $50.

Boonie Buster · Jun 3, 2008

CrustyJeep said:
It isn't worth ****. If you're that broke, offer him $25 and go wheelin'. If it gets hot or explodes, $25 down the shitter. I wouldn't risk it for $50.

Ya, $25 down the shitter

.... not to mention the head gaskets that are sitting in your lap...:looser:

CrustyJeep · Jun 3, 2008

Boonie Buster said:
Ya, $25 down the shitter .... not to mention the head gaskets that are sitting in your lap...:looser:

That's what the temp gauge is for doof :flipoff:

Nuzzy · Jun 3, 2008

CrustyJeep said:
That's what the temp gauge is for doof :flipoff:

I don't have one :redneck:

I don't want to know what the engine got up to last time it ran :haha:

CrustyJeep · Jun 3, 2008

Nuzzy said:
I don't have one

You be out wheelin' without a temp gauge, I oughta kick you in da nuts :eek2:

Not Jobless · Jun 3, 2008

Nuzzy said:
worse. broke and itching to wheel. :booo: :booo: :booo:

That combined with shitbox 2nd hand parts will still leave you broke & itching to wheel.

Better off spending the money on a hooker...that way, at worst, all you'll do is just itch :haha: :haha: :fawkdancesmiley:

Nuzzy · Jun 3, 2008

CrustyJeep said:
You be out wheelin' without a temp gauge, I oughta kick you in da nuts :eek2:

The good ol' Regurgitator just fountains a little when she gets too hot to alert me :fawkdancesmiley:

Jobless said:
That combined with shitbox 2nd hand parts will still leave you broke & itching to wheel.

Better off spending the money on a hooker...that way, at worst, all you'll do is just itch :haha: :haha: :fawkdancesmiley:

Of course with a hooker, weif'll break me so either way I end up itching and either way I end up broke.

Now which path seems more fun... This will take some pondering :redneck::redneck: