Jim & Wilma Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 We had a memorable time in Montgomery, AL a few days ago when the radiator inlet neck decided it was time to let go of the hose. Of course, it choose to do this on I-85 at Friday rush hour! Really ended up working out quite well with a reasonably quick tow; 5th to a campground and the Volvo to Russell Truck Repair. New radiator installed Saturday morning and we were on the way. Very pleased with folks at Russell if you're ever in the need of work in Montgomery. In the picture you can see where the neck separated at the hose retaining ridge. The material was greatly deteriorated and you could easily scrape with your fingernail. Remember the days when you'd recore a radiator keeping the caps. They'd last nearly forever. I'd sure like to have a "discussion" with the materials engineer that is specing this crap! Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 When was your coolant last tested? 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 hour ago, spindrift said: When was your coolant last tested? Previous owner had coolant flushed about 2 years/35,000 miles ago during replacement of the reservoir. Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Well, one thing is certain...that should have never happened, especially with your truck being relatively young. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 dupe post Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 What brand and color of coolant are you now using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 47 minutes ago, MrSeas said: What brand and color of coolant are you now using? We refilled with Mobil red which I believe is a nitrite free OAT. Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 An adventure for you guys so early in your travels. Hope that is the end of that stuff!! Safe travels Jim and Wilma. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 15 hours ago, pratten said: Remember the days when you'd recore a radiator keeping the caps. They'd last nearly forever. I'd sure like to have a "discussion" with the materials engineer that is specing this crap! Wasn't even less than 10 years ago that bolted together copper/brass is what trucks used to be. That's still what Detroit Radiator is all about and will convert you back if you can handle the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 5 hours ago, Scrap said: Wasn't even less than 10 years ago that bolted together copper/brass is what trucks used to be. That's still what Detroit Radiator is all about and will convert you back if you can handle the weight. Thanks for the link Scrap, but how did you know just this week I was looking for a radiator and air charge cooler for the Red Baron? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Wilma Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 12 hours ago, billr said: An adventure for you guys so early in your travels. Hope that is the end of that stuff!! Thanks Bill. While it was an adventure you don't wish for repeats, it did add some excitement at what was otherwise a fairly boring day. Jim & Wilma 2006 Travel Supreme 36RLQSO 2009 Volvo VNL730, D13, I-shift, ET, Herrin Hauler bed, "Ruby" 2017 Smart Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Glad it worked out OK Jim. These radiators are a weak point for sure. Anyone with a truck that vintage should check them over carefully. The tend to crack or downright fail at the necks. And here is no fix other than replacement. The nipples on the overflow reseviour return line also fail....again, no real fix. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 On 4/5/2017 at 6:22 AM, Hewhoknowslittle said: Thanks for the link Scrap, but how did you know just this week I was looking for a radiator and air charge cooler for the Red Baron? Roger What do you know that I don't about a 17-year-old radiator? Except you have about double the miles I have... Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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