04-30-2021, 04:46 AM
Jeff,
This is a bit of a conundrum, but here are some things to think about.
The answer is going to depend on two key questions. One, are you going to pull and replace the rad yourself? Two, how long do you have that the coach can be immobilized?
One, you can order a completely new radiator with new tanks (end caps and mounting rails). You could do that through Newell or if you know the original supplier. Atlas in Corpus Christi was the original supplier for my coach. There will be a tag on the radiator somewhere but it may not be accessible with the rad installed. Expect a long delivery time if you order directly from the vendor.
Two, you can take the radiator to an industrial radiator shop for repair or recore. Repair is iffy sometimes on the leak you are describing. Usually the shop will take measurements of the core and order a new one from one of the several core manufacturers in Michigan.
Three, if you are not removing the rad yourself. I would ponder who do I trust to remove it? And where will the coach be safe while the work is ongoing? Even a recore will take almost two weeks downtime.
Four, I think others should weigh in on the pros and con$ of using a CAT dealer.
This is a bit of a conundrum, but here are some things to think about.
The answer is going to depend on two key questions. One, are you going to pull and replace the rad yourself? Two, how long do you have that the coach can be immobilized?
One, you can order a completely new radiator with new tanks (end caps and mounting rails). You could do that through Newell or if you know the original supplier. Atlas in Corpus Christi was the original supplier for my coach. There will be a tag on the radiator somewhere but it may not be accessible with the rad installed. Expect a long delivery time if you order directly from the vendor.
Two, you can take the radiator to an industrial radiator shop for repair or recore. Repair is iffy sometimes on the leak you are describing. Usually the shop will take measurements of the core and order a new one from one of the several core manufacturers in Michigan.
Three, if you are not removing the rad yourself. I would ponder who do I trust to remove it? And where will the coach be safe while the work is ongoing? Even a recore will take almost two weeks downtime.
Four, I think others should weigh in on the pros and con$ of using a CAT dealer.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390 Ex caretaker
99 Newell, 512 Ex caretaker
07 Prevost Marathon, 1025
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
