parallelogram radiator!

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Taggyd
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parallelogram radiator!

Post by Taggyd »

ok so the 3tj i got has a new frame, engine and all other mechanical gubbins back in, BUT the radiator it came with is /_/ shaped can anyone see any problems returning it to its original shape? come to think of it, anyone got any idea how to go about it! :o
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Re: parallelogram radiator!

Post by Evilchicken0 »

Step 1
Access the problem

Step 2
drink a couple of cans ... Wifebeater or cider will do, this step doen't require quality control

Step 3
Get a hammer ... the bigger the better

Step 4
gently tap the rad in an effortto remodel

Step 5
Get one off e-bay

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Re: parallelogram radiator!

Post by barryfzr »

A lot of car garages know radiator repair places... they've done some blinding jobs on radiators of mine for a few quid.......might be cheaper / better to find one on ebay though ;o)
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Re: parallelogram radiator!

Post by cagiva996 »

try pace products they build and sell race rads and managed to fix 2 cagiva v-raptor radiators for me for not alot of cash.
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Re: parallelogram radiator!

Post by Taggyd »

wife beater! nah nice drop of a real beer, Absolution should do it, bout 5.summat percent! tastes sooo good!
i'l have a look about and see if anyone knows if it is fixable, otherwise i'll do the replacement route¬!
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Re: parallelogram radiator!

Post by Rammy »

ive got 1 in the garage like new, just pm me if needed

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Simon

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