tgaguy1,
Running an ali radiator because that is what the garage has obtained for me ( twice ). He is currently sourcing a copper/brass radiator as it seems impossible to get a good steel one like my original. Would this cooper/brass one be any better than the aluminium ones?

Pressy, I am in the Manawatu

Thanks Pressy, I know they used some fairly powerful flushing agents/chemicals to clean out the block, before fitting the current radiator which has been running with inhibitors all the way. All good suggestions so far, thanks team. Not being mechanically inclined I will need to discuss all this ...

Thanks Saddam and TJ. Saddam: the side tanks appear to be getting thin, and developing holes. Not necessarily splitting as such. I know the garage tested for electrical leakage, hence the earth straps they put on it. TJ: Not sure about the brand/type of inhibitor. Just the one the garage put in ...

Hi, I have a 1992 Nissan Safari. About 2 years ago I suffered a problem in that the glow plug? dropped out of the head and met an irresistable force ( ie: piston ) coming up. Consequently this engine was U/S. Garage obtained a second hand block with apparently 100,000 kms on the clock. Had to have ...