Re: Spider radiator problems

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@domain.elided>]

Hi Ed:

If your tanks are good, how about getting the radiator recored?  I had the 
one in my Spider done about 18 months ago, by a small local shop for about 
$150.  He had the core listed in his parts book and got the job done that 
same day.  Don't know if you've got an electric fan, but with the radiator 
out, you might have a threaded bung soldered in near the bottom hose outlet 
for a thermostatic switch.  I had that done for an extra $20.

Regards,

Dean W. Cains
Lutz, FL
'74 Spider Veloce


At 01:54 PM 2/22/2002, you wrote:
>Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 11:38:20 -0700
>From: Ed Lutz <edlutz@domain.elided>
>Subject: Spider radiator problems
>
>Came out to my '74 Spider in a parking lot today to find a growing
>puddle of greenish liquid, slowly expanding from the front of the car.
>My radiator has decided its done, no more radiating. It shows signs of
>multiple repairs in the past, and was getting marginal in its cooling
>capacity this last summer so it looks like its time to replace it. I'm
>looking for options. I know I can get a stock replacement but I seem
>to remember someone mentioning using a Mustang radiator, or some other
>type, in the past. Anyone know anything about any options I have?
>Also, any suggestions for who might have the best price on a stock
>replacement?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ed
>Loveland, CO.
>1974 Spider with a 1750 under the hood, and not as much coolant as
>there should be.

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