<VV> 64 Engine in 65 / Oil leaks

[JVHRoberts at aol.com]

Automotive condensers are painted for aesthetic reasons ONLY! Manufacturers  
don't want that thing showing through the grille!
 
In a message dated 3/24/2007 11:03:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
corvairduval at cox.net writes:

Most  every aluminum core radiator I have seen has no paint on the core, 
just  aluminum color. Aluminum fins on A/C condensers in cars I have seen 
black  and plain. Aluminum condensers in home units are typically not 
painted,  just plain. Maybe the condensers in cars are painted for 
corrosion  protection only?

Frank DuVal

mhicks130 at cox.net  wrote:

>Why are radiators on water pumpers black then?  Guys on  CC say for corosion 
protection and appearance.  Some hi-perf radiators  I've seen on Overhaulin 
and such are bare aluminium.   
>
>mikeH







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