radiator crack, Fix?

[frosty]

Anyone ever have their Valk radiator welded. Got a small crack seeping. I suppose it is alumn. Its not in the core. Is on one side at pod bracket.Would having it welded do the job? Also any new radiators still avaible?

[vanagon40]

It looks like new radiators are still available.  HDL wants $516.06 for a radiator to fit a 2001 Standard.  Did not check other models.

[Scott from FL, now in Maine]

Never had a radiator done for a Valk, but I have for cars with aluminum radiators. A good radiator shop should be able to weld (braise?) it and pressure check it. Be sure the shop does a pressure check. The ones I have had fixed have never failed again. Just don't put stop leak additive in it. Some do work, but almost all reduce cooling properties.