Radiator Pipe Soldering Question.

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Radiator Pipe Soldering Question.

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Would it be difficult to put a new overflow outlet pipe on my radiator as it's kind of rusty? It's just soldered on, right?

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NJFIAT1981
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Re: Radiator Pipe Soldering Question.

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If you are going to go to a radiator shop let them do it. I would get your radiator boiled out. and have them check it for leaks. I used Fingers here in NJ and they did a great job. George
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Your car is a: 1973 124 Spider 2.0FI
Location: Lompoc, Ca USA

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Id just get some sandpaper and clean it up unless its really loose
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1989 Chevy k5 Blazer
1967 GT Mustang Fastback
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Re: Radiator Pipe Soldering Question.

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NJFIAT1981 wrote:If you are going to go to a radiator shop let them do it. I would get your radiator boiled out. and have them check it for leaks. I used Fingers here in NJ and they did a great job. George
What's an approximate fee do most rad places charge for hot tanking?
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Your car is a: 1973 124 Spider 2.0FI
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I paid $95.00 to have it boiled and flushed out, some leaks around the tank fix and solder back on the side to support.
1975 124 Spider
1976 Mazda Cosmo http://www.mazdacosmo.com
1989 Chevy k5 Blazer
1967 GT Mustang Fastback
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