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  1. mark_celiz09
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    December 21st, 2013 06:32 PM #1
    Hello,

    Would just like to know if aluminum radiators can be overhauled like copper ones? Been bugging me for a while so I decided to ask the answer here. I'll be considering this in buying a new radiator for my car.

    Thanks!
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    December 22nd, 2013 01:48 AM #2
    i believe they can. but it needs special skill and materials to fix them holes... something many radiatormen would not know how to..
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    December 22nd, 2013 05:15 AM #3
    Depends on how bad the damage is and how worn out the radiator is.

    If it's pretty worn down, it's best to simply replace it with a new one rather than patching it up every now and then.
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    December 22nd, 2013 09:30 AM #4
    yes, it is a gamble when you choose to have it repaired. sometimes, you win, other times you lose..
    i had experience once.. i had the leak fixed, and no more followed.. it's been over 5 years..
    happy gambling.

    my question is, why do some owners have more radiator leaks than others? which radiators are prone to leak? type of water? coolant? etc..
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