Hi all. I have a working and non leaking radiator that is missing lots of fins. Clearly, i am losing heat transfer potential. Can this radiator last a bit longer? Wonder if tubes need the support of the fins, etc. Thanks all.
If it is keeping the engine at the proper temperatures, why bother replacing ? You don’t indicate what engine you have and that may not matter. If its’ a V12 and you are using the temperature gauge as your guide, I would suggest buy a laser thermometer and take multiple readings on the engine. Pretty sure buried in the archives you will find info on where to take the temperatures on the V12.
SD Faircloth
If it’s a V12, congrats on keeping a radiator working long enough for the fins to deteriorate! Most V12 rads are plugged up long before that.