It finally warmed up enough to get the new radiator in The Rover.
Leakage source
The missile launched was a direct hit on the not so old radiator. Damn trucks running mudders.
The new, matte black radiator in place
It wasn’t a bad swap, but this time the holes on the shroud did not match up with those on the new radiator’s framing, which was a bit of a surprise, since last time it was perfect. I bought a new radiator hose pick that really worked slick. Well worth the purchase. I replaced all the hoses, but the old ones will go in the tool box as emergency spares, since they really were not very old.
I installed my cold front today as well. Not to increase my heater output, but to protect the new radiator from incoming missiles.
February 17th, 2015 at 5:38 AM
I feel your pain…..with uncounted numbers of dings on my hood and my windshield definitely a work of “Alaskan Art”, I have often thought of mounting an air gun filled with rock salt on one of my fenders to return the favor.
February 17th, 2015 at 6:03 AM
An air gun loaded with rock salt. Now that is a great idea!