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What is the best way to clean off the bugs/pebbles on the Rad?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of joel
> Sent: Monday, April 27, 1998 7:36 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: Radiator problem
>
>
> Joel
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Dahrl Clark
> > Sent: Monday, April 27, 1998 7:49 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: Radiator problem
> >
> >
> > Michael, the main problem with plastic tank radiators are the
> > tabs that hold
> > the tank on the core. Over a period of time they weaken and can
> no longer
> > hold the tank tight enough for a good seal. Sometimes they can
> > even crack or
> > break off of the core itself, making the replacement option the
> > only option.
> > I have replaced the gaskets on quite a few Dak rads over the years with
> > excellent results but I'm not sure you will be able to find a
> > radiator shop
> > willing to do a repair on a plastic tank rad. A lot of shops
> > (don't like to
> > fool with them.) A quality replacement radiator will be in the 200-250
> > dollar range. A week or so ago I posted a message about dirt and debris
> > plugging the fins of Dak rads. and would be interested if this
> is the case
> > with yours. Let us all know. Hope this helps!
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Michael Clark <mike@snakebite.com>
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Date: Monday, April 27, 1998 4:35 AM
> > Subject: DML: Radiator problem
> >
> >
> > >Came in tonight and as I walked in front of the truck I
> smelled a faint
> > >sweet smell. Poped the hood and sure enough it was anti-freeze. It
> > >seems to be seeping out at the upper seal between the plastic top and
> > >main body. It isn't bad yet but it is just a matter of time till it
> > >fails. Right now it's just a tiny bit, the fan sucked the
> antifreeze up
> > >and slung it into my hood pad wich was damp in the front center
> > >portion. The a/c compressor also had a.f. sprayed on it by the fan.
> > >
> > >So how expensive will this be? I will probably get it fixed tommorow
> > >(today actually). Will I have to junk the whole radiator because of the
> > >plastic or can it be repaired? Would this be a good time to have the
> > >radiator cleaned out?
> > >
> > >Other than a starter motor this is the only major failure I've had in
> > >74,000 miles so I guess it's time. Also can the radiator be upgraded
> > >with an aftermarket one or would it be worth it? If it has to be
> > >replaced it might as well get replaced with a "performance" grade
> > >radiator.
> > >
> > >Thanks.
> > >--
> > >----
> > > Michael Clark mike@snakebite.com
> > > '93 MarkIII 4X2 V-8 SWB RC auto, DDBC
> > > K&N FIPK, Flowmaster cat-back dual, MP SBEC
> > > Doug Thorley Headers, Moroso Blue Max wires
> > > 180 degree thermostat, WaterWetter, Brass cap & rotor
> > > one and only 1/4 mile time of 15.08 @ 90.82
> > > My Dakota page=> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/dakota.html
> > > Dakota Webring=> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/webring/ring.html
> >
>
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