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5 Most
Common Radiator Service Procedures
Flush and repair. The
radiator is removed from the vehicle, cleaned externally
using a powerful spray gun and flushed internally. It is
then pressure tested, inspected and repaired as needed.
Clean and repair. In this procedure the radiator is
removed from the vehicle, cleaned externally and flushed
internally by immersion in a specially formulated
industrial-strength cleaner. It is then flushed a second
time, pressure tested, inspected and repaired as needed.
Rod-out and
repair. The radiator is removed, cleaned externally and
flushed internally by immersion. It is then pressure tested,
inspected and repaired as needed. One tank is removed and a
rod is inserted into each tube to remove debris. Once
complete, the radiator is reassembled and tested.
Newcore or
recore. This technique brings a radiator up to or as
close as possible to its original operating condition by
using restored existing parts in combination with new,
rebuilt or unimpaired parts. It always requires the
installation of a new core.
Plastic
radiator tank and gasket replacements. In this procedure
the radiator is removed from the vehicle and placed in a
special fixture to detach the damaged tank and/or gasket.
The tank and/or gasket is replaced with a readily available
new or restored part. Afterward, the radiator is reassembled
and tested.
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