TPR1930
Junior Member
In mid-2017, I bought a replacement heavy duty radiator (For 1930 -31, 8 Fins per inch) from Bratton’s. Since then, I have put no more that 1,000 miles on my car. The radiator is filled with Sierra Safer-Formula antifreeze. Approximately 100 miles ago, I started to notice a mineral-type deposit developing beneath my radiator cap, and subsequently a leak at the junction of the overflow tube. I repaired this with a patch of metal putty, but now see that it has developed again. Bratton’s has told me this is the first they’ve ever heard of this problem (they sell over 100 radiators a year), and told me to contact the maker with my questions. A call to them left on a vague answering machine has been unreturned. My question is … has anyone else encountered this problem? Since I don’t put many miles on the car, would anyone suggest an additive that might stop this leak? I know it can be a temporary fix, with issues, but would like to hear any pros and cons. In my case, I’m not so concerned about the radiator itself, but instead, the cooling channels in engine block. I think I remember a member here mentioning a solder failure they once had, and it’s been in my mind that if that is the case here, what is to guarantee that it will not continue happening elsewhere? The cost of having it recored vs. a new replacement is not an issue for me. What is, is the annoying fact that I may have to go through the double-work of replacing it. Please give me your thoughts ..
