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HEATER CORES – Any size, all makes and models, custom size, industrial, automotive, truck

FUEL TANKS – Gas tank, diesel tank, diesel fuel tank, steel fuel tank, aluminum fuel tank

TUBE AND FIN HEAT EXCHANGER – TUBE AND SHELL HEAT EXCHANGER – Any size Industrial, tube & fin, tube and fin, shell & tube, tube & shell, shell and tube, tube and shell

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Some of the possible radiator problems could be:

• Cracked Plastic Tanks
• Fan Damage
• Fin Deterioration
• Internal Deposits
• Leaking Oil Cooler
• Loose Side Rails
• Over Pressurization
• Soldier Loom
• Tube-To-Header Leaks
• Blown Tank to Header Seam

The following 16 common radiator problems should help you understand the different types of radiator failures, and what caused them:

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Tube-to-Header Leaks – Failure of the radiator solder joint on this radiator’s header and tubes, results in coolant loss.

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Steam Erosion – Steam can break down the plastic tank which will produce thinning and ultimately holes in the plastic tank. Frequently, white deposits

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Soldier Bloom – Solder corrosion caused by degradation of rust and leak inhibitors in antifreeze. Tube-to-header joints are weakened, and corrosion can restrict coolant flow.

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Over Pressurization – Excessive pressure in the radiator caused by defective pressure cap or engine-exhaust leak can destroy the radiator.

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Loose Side Piece – Can lead to flexing of the core and radiator-tube failure.

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Leaky Tank-to-Header Seam – Failure of the solder joint results in coolant loss.

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Leaky Oil Cooler – Coolant shows traces of oil. Transmission or engine damage can result from the mixing of coolant with transmission fluid or engine

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Internal Deposits – Rust and leak inhibitors can form solids that collect in the radiator cooling system and restrict flow.

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Fin Deterioration – A chemical deterioration of the radiator fins most often caused by road salt or sea water.

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Fin Bond Failure – A loss of solder bond between fins and tubes. Fins are loose in core causing loss of heat transfer and reducing radiator strength.

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Fan Damage – A minor collision or a failed water pump can result in radiator damage.

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Electrolysis – (External) Stray electrical current can cause an electrochemical reaction that will produce voids in radiator tubes.

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Electrolysis – (Internal) Stray electrical current can cause excessive corrosion of metal components.

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Cracked Plastic Tanks – High stress in the radiator can cause premature plastic-tank failure.

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Blown Tank-to-Header Seam – An indication that the radiator has been subjected to extreme pressures resulting from exhaust leaking into the cooling system.

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Leaky Inlet/Outlet Fitting – Leaks in the radiator inlet/outlet area can be caused by fatigue or solder-joint corrosion.

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As an integral part of cooling system, the radiator protects your generator or vehicle from damage caused by overheating. Every time your generator or vehicle is used, heat is produced and can cause disastrous effect over time, which is why Kendrick recommends a cooling system inspection about every two years. As a leading radiator expert, we have the vast proficiency in recognizing cooling system problems, from clogged radiator cores to inoperable engine fans.

PLASTIC RADIATOR REPAIR

Here is a common problem on nearly any car built since
about 1990. Radiators are now built out of aluminum and
plastic instead of copper and brass. While the aluminum
design gives longer life, and better cooling, there are also
some major disadvantages. The main disadvantage of
building a radiator out of plastic is that over time, plastic will
become brittle and break. A radiator is subjected to major
extremes of temperature. A radiator can be subjected to
temperature swings from 0 degrees or lower depending on
outside temperature, to 240 degrees or more as scalding
hot antifreeze comes out of the engine at 40 gallons per
minute. When you consider the millions of gallons of
coolant that circluates through a radiator during its life, it is
truly amazing that a radiator lives as long as it does. The
major problem with a plastic tank radiator is a failure of the
plastic, usually in the area directly by the inlet neck. This is
where the hottest coolant fluid hits the plastic, and over
time, the stresses of extreme temperatures take its toll and
the plastic tank will develop a leak.

Kendrick Radiator has a solution to this problem. Instead of throwing your radiator away and
buying a new one, we simply remove the broken plastic tank, and install a new one. We
don’t use and magic glue, super adhesive, or bondo, (although we have seen many people
try to fix them this way). A brand new Factory plastic tank installed by Kendrick Radiator will
give you many more years of trouble free serviceThe following pictures illustrate a problem and then the cure by Kendrick Radiator.

Problem – Broken neck on a plastic radiator tank. A customer was
replacing a radiator hose at home and overtightened the top radiator hose.
In its brittle state, the tank broke and he had a leak. On the bottom is the
original radiator with a chunk missing out of the inlet neck on the radiator.
On the top is a brand new GM Factory radiator tank that we will install on
this radiator. We will remove the broken plastic tank from the radiator.
Then, we remove the oil cooler from the old tank and replace it in the new
tank with new gaskets to prevent any leaks. While we have the radiator
disassembled, we will clean out the tubes inside the radiator and check the
flow. Next we reinstall the new radiator tank with a new gasket. The last
step is to bench the radiator under pressure to double check that there are
no leaks. Problem solved with service from Kendrick Radiator

Here is another common problem. Stress crack in the side of the plastic radiator
tank. This is caused by extreme temperatures of the coolant causing the plastic
flex thousands of times. After 100,000 miles or more, the plastic finally gives in
and fractures. This is still a very good radiator, it just needs this one end
replaced, and it should be good for another 100,000 miles.

Here is another common problem we see with many cars today. Major
contamination in the cooling system. This can be caused by many different
things including: General neglect of anti-freeze, rust in the cooling system from
the engine, mixing the wrong type of anti-freeze, adding stop leaks to the
radiator, etc. This radiator did not leak, it just severely overheated, leaving the
customer stranded on the side of the road. The solution is to remove the plastic
tank and remove all contamination from the radiator. The pictures below will
show the difference in flow rates before and after cleaning.

Water flow through radiator
before cleaning by Kendrick

Water flow through radiator
after cleaning by Kendrick

These two pictures show the major change in coolant flow of a radiator before and
after it has been cleaned by Kendrick Radiator. To simulate coolant flow through
the radiator we have attached a water line to the radiator and let the water flow
through it. The radiator on the left has not been cleaned, and the water just barely
trickles through it. Low coolant flow through a radiator will not dissipate the heat
quickly enough and cause a serious overheating situation. The picture on the right is the same radiator after it has been cleaned out and is
ready to be reassembled. As you can see, the water is practically jumping out of
the radiator. This higher flow rate will allow coolant to flow through the engine
faster, which makes for a more efficient transfer of heat to the radiator. This will
keep the engine at the proper operating temperature. Another, cooling system problem solved by Kendrick Radiator