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PV544 Radiator 444-544 1963

posted by  Bob3100 on  Fri Feb 12 11:42 CST 2021
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Hello All,

My radiator seems to be about toast. The fins disappear like dust when touched.
What is the best way to proceed? Replace? Rebuild?
I like the rebuild idea, but I'm sure there are some specifics that need to be addressed with a radiator shop.

Any enlightenment on that would be appreciated.

If it is better to replace - then what about that and who has the correct ones.

Thanks
Bob








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    PV544 Radiator 444-544 1963

    posted by  derek uk on  Sat Feb 13 08:23 CST 2021
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    First find a radiator shop that is willing to do it and their final price. Rad shops not so easy to find now in most places.








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      X10, Aluminium is rubbish for radiators. 444-544 1963

      uid 37336's pic
      posted by  B20Paul. on  Mon Feb 22 14:50 CST 2021
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      X10, Aluminium Radiators are rubbish, most people don't know that you must store them with corrorion inhibitor in them when not fitted to the car because they corrode so quickly & aluminium oxide is a very poor conductor of heat.







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        X10, Aluminium is rubbish for radiators. 444-544 1963

        posted by  MrV on  Thu Feb 25 11:15 CST 2021
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        aluminum radiators are rubbish?
        My last 30 years of experience with toyota's would argue otherwise.








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          X10, Aluminium is rubbish for radiators. 444-544 1963

          uid 37336's pic
          posted by  B20Paul. on  Sun Mar 28 04:27 CST 2021
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          You got an aluminium radiator to last 30 years? I doubt it.

          I have 50 year old Brass ones that are near good as new.

          OEM, aluminium radiators serve the same purpose as McPherson struts: They are cheap.

          AFTERMARKET, aluminium radiators are for people who like shiny bling stuff. But I except that sometimes you need one for a special purspose.

          Just don't ever leave one out & empty for long.







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        X10, Aluminium is rubbish for radiators. 444-544 1963

        posted by  Ron Kwas on  Mon Feb 22 15:35 CST 2021
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        Paul;

        ALL Cooling Systems, not just those with an Alu Rad, should be operated with the standard %50 coolant mix which has anti-corrosive additives... but I totally agree that Alu Rads are rubbish...and I'd like to add one more important factor to the list of downsides of the Alu Rads: They are RARELY repairable, unlike a brass Rad. Visit any Rad shop...they all have a mountain of nice, shiny (but JUNK!) Rads awaiting going to the recyclers...

        Cheers








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          X10, Aluminium is rubbish for radiators. 444-544 1963

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          posted by  B20Paul. on  Sun Mar 28 04:39 CST 2021
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          I've never needed anti-freeze, had a -3°C morning once in the last 25 years here, BBBRRRRR! Rain water & a dose of corrosion inhibitor is all I need, the B18-B30 cooling system is so good I've never had a functional radiator cap.








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    PV544 Radiator 444-544 1963

    posted by  MrV on  Fri Feb 12 15:53 CST 2021
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    if its the b18 (by the year 1963, it should be), there are reproduction aluminum radiators. i bought one like this a while back for my p1800 and it seems ok.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/50MM-Aluminum-Alloy-Radiator-Volvo-Amazon-P1800-B18-B20-engine-GT-1959-1970-M-T/313317405401?fits=Make%3AVolvo&hash=item48f32c32d9:g:O5IAAOSwZB9aH7HT

    if its the b16 nose, i managed to get this civic radiator to fit my 61 544 with a little modification (it has a b18 engine in it now):

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/401588152860?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=401588152860&targetid=1068323858830&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9028303&poi=&campaignid=10454522096&mkgroupid=104612011900&rlsatarget=pla-1068323858830&abcId=2146002&merchantid=6313274&gclid=CjwKCAiA65iBBhB-EiwAW253W8VLagu50e4hp6xzCIrfhwZrSqfyvvukMy4hN1hjLiLGEW4F1YUjwRoC0iMQAvD_BwE

    Of course if you want to stay stock look, then the usual suspects can supply oem radiators.

    dean








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    PV544 Radiator 444-544 1963

    posted by  someone claiming to be C1800 on  Fri Feb 12 13:06 CST 2021 [RELATED]

    Here’s one.

    https://vp-autoparts.com/en/artiklar/radiator-pv_duett_amazon-b18-61-66.html







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