Classic Car Radiator Recore Service
Radiator Recore Service
Traditionally, all radiators were manufactured from Brass tanks soldered onto a Brass and Copper core but as manufacturing technology has progressed; radiators are now commonly produced using Injection Moulded Plastic tanks clamped onto a Brass & Copper or Aluminium core.
Costs vary depending on core size and construction type. The old radiator is generally required upfront to take spec and price a recore.
Turnaround time is typically 2 to 3 working days.
Reasons to recore
:
Replacement
Part of a Vehicle Service or Maintenance Schedule.
Corrosion or Deterioration from age / operating conditions / particular application.
Where it is the most economically viable option or your only available option i.e. Very Expensive ‘Dealer Only’ part / Part No Longer Available
Choking / blockage of the core.
Requirement for more cooling capacity/efficiency.
Restoration of Classic or Vintage Vehicles
Customisation and Alteration
As with most remanufacturing services, this recore service is based on the recore of your old radiator which MUST be in serviceable condition. Charges/Surcharges will apply to units that are not in serviceable condition.
The main elements that would be reused are the tanks, brackets and mounting sides.
If any of these items are unserviceable, damaged or missing we can replace / repair them for you:
Brass Tank Repair
Fabricated Brass Tank
Sides made in Steel
Recores are carried out using the highest quality materials by specialist technicians with a
minimum 25 years experience (each) to the highest standards.
Recore Process:
Radiator stripped, components shot-blasted, tinned, radiator rebuilt, tested, dried, painted and packaged prior to dispatch.
Other Repair Services include leak repairs, straightening of the core, fixing broken bracketry and alterations. In addition, we can also provide replacement hose connections, filler necks, pressure caps, oil coolers, rubber mounts and brackets.
Please see the ”SERVICES” section of our Store for more of our available services.
What to do:
Contact us with the details of the vehicle for an estimate on cost and turnaround time
- all applications may require core measurements / the unit to be here for specification purposes
Remove radiator from vehicle, empty coolant, measure the core and/or bring or post it in.
Please remove all parts/accessories on the radiator: hoses, sensors, clips, fans or guards.
Any items left on the radiator will be removed and kept in its box.
We will always try to return any parts left on radiators but we cannot accept responsibility
for any missing parts that were left on radiators, as we have asked you to remove them.
Send the item to us at: East End Radiators, 3
Please make sure to include: contact details with telephone number, postal address.
Include any other important information, instructions or customisations at this time.
When we receive the item we will clean, inspect and test the unit before confirming timescale and cost.
We will at this point contact you regarding any issues: item scrap / uneconomic repair.
Upon acceptance of the quote and receipt of payment (via PayPal) we will commence the recore of the unit.
Old units/cores (post-recore) cannot and will not be returned.
Radiators sent for recore specification, where the customer decides not to go ahead, will have to pay for return P&P before we send it back.
Recore Specific Terms & Conditions
Please read the Terms & Conditions below for exceptions and limitations of this service.
Non-Stock Cores which have to be made as ‘Specials’ will require the unit to be on our premises to be measured for specification as ‘Special’ cores cannot be returned and we will therefore measure the core when we receive it. You will be notified in advance if your application requires a ‘Special’ non-stock core.
For whatever reason, if we cannot recore / repair / remanufacture your radiator there is a very good chance we can replace it from stock, new or used.
We do not straighten/dress/replace fins. Fins are not replaceable and can be damaged further if sufficient care is not taken when dressing. We can provide this service but it’s free to do it yourself. (YouTube)