Re: [Peugeot-L] 1980 505 SD radiator needed

From: Brian Holm <peugeots_at_vtlink.net>
Date: 07/27/05


Matt,

I can probably supply a used radiator, especially if the car is not automatic, but if the radiator is otherwise sound, you should be able to pinch off the broken tubes with a needle-nose pliers and roll them back a turn or two, then squeeze them flat with with a vice-grip.

Brian Holm -- Parts for Peugeots

At 02:08 PM 7/27/2005, blade44m wrote:

>Hey group-
>
>On my way to work today, the temperature on my 1980 505 SD (XD2) shot
>up and the coolant warning light came on. I pulled right over and
>found that the power steering pump bolt had backed out and poked a
>nice big hole in the radiator. I was able to kind of mash the hole
>shut with the bolt, refill it and limp it home so I could take the
>Mi16 to work.
>
>So does anyone have a good used radiator for sale that will work in my
>car? Western Hemispheres has a new one, but I can't really afford
>almost 400 bucks right now. Anyone had any experience with re-coring a
>radiator? Thanks...
>
>-matt

Brian Holm, Parts for Peugeots
at Peugeot Holm, since 1969
2120 Maple Hill
Plainfield, VT, 05667
802-454-7132, fax -1310


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