Tempted by one of these for my overland build, would sure help with running temps when in 40+ degree heat! Just worried about the reliability of one, dont fancy having a radiator burst on me 4000 miles from home....! 
Any thoughts?
Alloys Rads For £49 Ermm
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Posted 26 May 2013 - 01:43 PM
Tempted by one of these for my overland build, would sure help with running temps when in 40+ degree heat! Just worried about the reliability of one, dont fancy having a radiator burst on me 4000 miles from home....!
Would it? Have you got any info on tube and fin surface area compared to a copper HE?
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Posted 26 May 2013 - 01:47 PM
I had one and it leaked. Cost silly amounts to return it so bought another. 3 months later that one leaked too.
The alloy is very very thin and they crack and split around the welds very easily. They are cheap for a reason.
I guess some must be ok and I'm sure some people have had good experiences but you are taking a risk with a low quality product.
Where are they made?
Have you ever seen Chinese 904L SS go rusty? 
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