Can aluminum radiators be overhauled?

**mark_celiz09** · December 21st, 2013 06:32 PM

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!

**dr. d** · December 22nd, 2013 01:48 AM

i believe they can. but it needs special skill and materials to fix them holes... something many radiatormen would not know how to..

**jhnkvn** · December 22nd, 2013 05:15 AM

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.

**dr. d** · December 22nd, 2013 09:30 AM

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..