brianthainess Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 16 hours ago, Lancashirelad said: On the other hand, I've never seen a top hose connection glued on, they are part of the tank moulding. Example: Aluminium radiator with plastic tanks. Here is the answer; My after market one was made in China I also have seen electrical connections on a cheap electric bike i have from China, crimped and hot glued ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, brianthainess said: Ha, try buying a modern vehicle without plastic tanks and aluminium core. Did you read my post above - how aluminum/plastic has been the norm since the 90's ? Thought so ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 7 hours ago, brianthainess said: And a lot lighter. Quote Cars, trucks have had aluminum radiators with plastic top and bottom tanks for years. Since the 90's it has dominated the market, due to its being cheaper to produce, I didn't say that (although its correct) Canthai55 did, but you have attributed the post to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 19 hours ago, canthai55 said: Copper is a much better heat conductor than aluminum all info in the link "The brass and copper radiator is by far the best at dissipating heat and has very few problems, less for the occasional leaky solder joint. Should this happen, the leak can be easily repaired." That's true, but it's rare to see a coppper cored rad these day. I have one on my 1963 Land Rover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 This is getting silly times have changed Ali rads from are China so cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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