Radiator Repair Shop

fmlewis · 06-06-2011, 08:50 AM

Anyone know of any reputable radiator repair shops in the Cincinnati area? I had heard they can disassemble and clean them internally and make some minor repairs.

My radiator has been problematic and I don't have the cash for a new one. So I thought I would check out this route.

eighty3bronco · 06-06-2011, 12:15 PM

Rjr Radiator Services‎
3560 Hauck RoadCincinnati, OH 45241-1604

(513) 563-2230
rjrradiator.com‎

jlynch · 06-06-2011, 12:57 PM

Ricks radiator in Middletown also does it.

fmlewis · 06-08-2011, 08:49 AM

Cincinnati Radiator, in Fairfield (Port Union Rd near Baxter Pre-Cast, not far from Jungle Jims), did a great job with the repair. My lower hose connection was cracked pretty bad, one of the tubes in the core had a hole in it, and they even straightened out the upper hose connection. I got it all hooked backed up and filled it and its no longer leaking. Seems to hold pressure fairly well.

Thanks Rick for taking care of it for me.

krawlin85toy · 06-08-2011, 09:50 PM

lovelace in hamilton, across from old hamilton dodge dealer. done several radiators for me.

itbrokeagain · 06-09-2011, 11:55 PM

Just curious, what was the price difference in the repair and a new one?

krawlin85toy · 06-10-2011, 10:16 PM

depends on what is done. If it has plastic tanks its cheaper to replace than having someone repair it. The new one comes with warrenty!

fmlewis · 06-13-2011, 01:15 PM

My repair was to braze the lower hose tube. It was cracked pretty bad. One of the tubes in the core had a hole in it. The upper hose connection was pretty bad shape they had to reshape it. Then they did a compression check and all was good. It cost me $65. A new replacement from 4wd or similar was in the $250+ range. At Advance Autoparts I could have picked one up for $150, they are on sale with 15% off (plus you will get a $50 coupon to use on your next purchase. It was a tough a decision to repair but I haven't heard any good news on the Advance Radiators.

06-06-2011, 08:50 AM	#1
fmlewis The best damn Engineer!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairfield Posts: 135	Radiator Repair Shop Anyone know of any reputable radiator repair shops in the Cincinnati area? I had heard they can disassemble and clean them internally and make some minor repairs. My radiator has been problematic and I don't have the cash for a new one. So I thought I would check out this route.

06-06-2011, 12:15 PM	#2
eighty3bronco anywhere but there Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blanchester, Oh Posts: 174	Rjr Radiator Services‎ 3560 Hauck RoadCincinnati, OH 45241-1604 (513) 563-2230 rjrradiator.com‎ __________________

06-09-2011, 11:55 PM	#6
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Just curious, what was the price difference in the repair and a new one? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

06-06-2011, 12:57 PM	#3
jlynch Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 97	Ricks radiator in Middletown also does it.

06-08-2011, 08:49 AM	#4
fmlewis The best damn Engineer!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairfield Posts: 135	Cincinnati Radiator, in Fairfield (Port Union Rd near Baxter Pre-Cast, not far from Jungle Jims), did a great job with the repair. My lower hose connection was cracked pretty bad, one of the tubes in the core had a hole in it, and they even straightened out the upper hose connection. I got it all hooked backed up and filled it and its no longer leaking. Seems to hold pressure fairly well. Thanks Rick for taking care of it for me.

06-08-2011, 09:50 PM	#5
krawlin85toy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hamilton Posts: 265 Images: 76	lovelace in hamilton, across from old hamilton dodge dealer. done several radiators for me.

06-10-2011, 10:16 PM	#7
krawlin85toy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hamilton Posts: 265 Images: 76	depends on what is done. If it has plastic tanks its cheaper to replace than having someone repair it. The new one comes with warrenty!

06-13-2011, 01:15 PM	#8
fmlewis The best damn Engineer!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairfield Posts: 135	My repair was to braze the lower hose tube. It was cracked pretty bad. One of the tubes in the core had a hole in it. The upper hose connection was pretty bad shape they had to reshape it. Then they did a compression check and all was good. It cost me $65. A new replacement from 4wd or similar was in the $250+ range. At Advance Autoparts I could have picked one up for $150, they are on sale with 15% off (plus you will get a $50 coupon to use on your next purchase. It was a tough a decision to repair but I haven't heard any good news on the Advance Radiators.