Guys,
The radiator on the '84 Regal, 6.2 L Diesel has a small leak. I believe that this is the original radiator.

First question: Repair or replace? I'd like your opinions. I'm asking because of the age (2008 - 1982(Chassis year)= 26). Milage is about 100K. I'm assuming that the rediator shop I've used in the past is still in business.

Second: If replacement is the better route, any recommendations for part purchases?

Thoughts??

I always feel better with a new radiator. Since our driving involves a lot of hot deserts and steep mountain grades, I am betting that money spent on a new one will save me from being inconvenienced and overcharged on the road.

I have used US Radiator for twenty or thirty years, and their line of Desert Cooler radiators has always done me well, no matter what I towed with what and where.

Beware of imported cores or radiators. Any radiator that weighs less than stock is suspect.

If you have the bolt on tanks you can also get a new core. If you do this have them use the dimpled tubs. Does a much better job of cooling. This is done a lot by the bus folks as the 2 stroke detroits made a lot of heat.

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US Radiator

Thanks for the information about US Radiator. I would like to comment on their website. It took too many clicks to Maybe get to where I needed to be. Hopefully I will get a return contact.

Right you are billh! If it is the original rad, then I bet it is a copper core. I bet a new rad will be aluminum and a lot lighter weight ... or for a MAJOR price difference you may be able to get a copper core rad.
While servicable, an aluminum rad will not likely last 26 years!
Last winter, while our Barth was at Massey's in Phoenix for a service there was a 10 year old Country Coach getting a new rad installed. The service manager told me it was $3400 plus installation. It was not aluminum.
Yikes!
Don