Can Koyo Radiator Be Repaired??? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

komedy · 06-01-2006, 09:43 PM

while changeing my water pump i accidently stabed my aluminum koyo radiator. it has 3 real tiny holes now from scraping it and now leaks coolant from there. is aluminum radiators repairable? or do i need to buy a new one.
if its repairable does anyone have any idea of a ruff estimate to fix 3 real real tiny little holes in the center of the core.

Rittmeister · 06-01-2006, 09:48 PM

I did the same thing and had it repaired. I don't remember what it cost but it was less than $50. You must find someone who can weld aluminum.

komedy · 06-02-2006, 01:51 AM

ic, phew good to know it can be repair. i was gonna kick myself. i only had that radiator for only 4 months. thanks Rittmeister

komedy · 06-02-2006, 05:41 PM

hey rittmeister how did the radiator hold up after the welding?

06-01-2006, 09:43 PM	#1
komedy Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can Koyo Radiator Be Repaired??? while changeing my water pump i accidently stabed my aluminum koyo radiator. it has 3 real tiny holes now from scraping it and now leaks coolant from there. is aluminum radiators repairable? or do i need to buy a new one. if its repairable does anyone have any idea of a ruff estimate to fix 3 real real tiny little holes in the center of the core.

06-01-2006, 09:48 PM	#2
Rittmeister Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati OH Age: 48 Posts: 1,033 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I did the same thing and had it repaired. I don't remember what it cost but it was less than $50. You must find someone who can weld aluminum. __________________ E36 M3 - new project 1990 240SR - screamed down the road

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06-02-2006, 01:51 AM	#3
komedy Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ic, phew good to know it can be repair. i was gonna kick myself. i only had that radiator for only 4 months. thanks Rittmeister

06-02-2006, 05:41 PM	#4
komedy Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey rittmeister how did the radiator hold up after the welding?