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Sure you can Soneway...
Posted by Chaz [Email] (more from Chaz) on Mon, 3 Apr 2006 19:08:07
In Reply to: Re: Soneway..., soneway, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 16:15:28
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...I actually discussed this issue with several of my buddies who work in mid and upper-mid management at GM. Specifically I was griping about my trucks radiator leaking about the plastic/Aluminum interface. I was told this is a common occurence. The plastic/Aluminum radiators are designed for a finite lifespan and are designed not to be repairable. This is to reduce weight, as every pound lost translates into savings in gasoline over the lifetime of the car. Plastic is also cheaper than metal in both cost and cost to shape the pieces.
I think Soneway, you need to realize that there are statistics on everything. This is because at any time a small part can cause a big lawsuit. Just look at Ford's cruise control module causing fires, or Dodge Durango ball joints wearing prematurely. Automakers follow all parts and keep detailed lists. So does the government, to a lesser degree. It is so bad that frequently all warranty repaired parts go back to the factory for inspection. (That also means they keep all the evidence). So yes, there is documentation about where and how composite radiators fail.
Posts in this Thread:
- New Radiator Time - Valeo vs. Nissens?, '92 900tc, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 10:42:22
- Re: New Radiator Time - Valeo vs. Nissens?, Dan W, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 13:03:44
- I preffer the all metal units., Jimbo, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:25:31
- Re:Was Aluminum OEM on 93C na?, Roger D
, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:26:51 - Use OEM...aluminum, HairBearFormerlyJohnB, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:11:10
- Can't repair Aluminum. Can repair brass..., Chaz, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:37:20
- Re: Can't repair Aluminum. Can repair brass..., soneway, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 13:13:52
- I was sold the first time I hit a deer., Jimbo, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 13:29:01
- Soneway..., Chaz, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 13:40:48
- Re: Soneway..., soneway, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 16:15:28
- Yeah, I thought they had them gasketed with rubber., RayF, Tue, 4 Apr 2006 07:00:25
- Yeah, I thought they had them gasketed with rubber., RayF, Tue, 4 Apr 2006 07:00:10
- Sure you can Soneway..., Chaz, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 19:08:07 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: I was sold the first time I hit a deer., soneway, Mon, 3 Apr 2006 13:39:04
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