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Could be but....It was a Spectra premium CU850. Looks like the top row of fins detached from the left side metal tank. I'm guessing a bad solder job from the factory.
Excellent advise. I always replace the isolators for the radiators. I never had any Spectras just fail. For that part I never had any radiator just up and fail in a few years. I still like the plastic aluminum radiators best. But they still need to be aligned and seated tight and straight.Could be but....
I fought that battle with another vehicle for a few years. Went through one radiator after another. Finally figured out that the mounting places were not aligned (due to a deer hit) and every time we tightened the bolts, we were twisting the radiator. Add some road vibration to that stress, and the tank would eventually pop off. Once I realized that, I got a new one and mounted it on some heavy duty weatherstripping so that it could stand out a bit from the mounting points, and carefully tightened the bolts down while checking for straightness. Solved the problem.
I assume no holes are allowed in Vermont state inspections.Welded in a couple patches, added a better license plate light, and then got the state inspection done on the plow truck. Now it's ready for winter.
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I guess it depends on who is doing the inspection, as well as where the rust is. Technically it shouldn't be an issue unless it's a structural problem or a safety hazard such as a person getting cut on it. I just had the inner fender holes and a small cab corner spot so I took an hour to weld it up so it looks nice before bringing it in.I assume no holes are allowed in Vermont state inspections.
I'm thinking it's only a matter of time before the local gendarme explains to you the correct arrangement, which does not include having your LEDs blocking the turn signals.Got the LEDs wired up. Still pondering the turn signal arrangement.
It's OK to think about something before I do it, right?