The radiator on my wifes 82 corolla is blocked - you can hold your hand on the right side till the cows come home, but can't touch the left side!

Problem is - How do you unblock it?

Radiator man wants $100.00 for back flush and $250.00 for new radiator.

I just wonder if back flushing works, or would I be better off just shelling out for the newbie anyway?

Anyone been there before?

Thanks

To unblock the cores and replace the top and bottom tanks usually sets you back around the $200 mark...

For an extra $50, I'd be getting a new one...

I had one serviced the other week, removed the bottom tank, cleared the tubes with a metal rod, resealed and pressure tested for $80. It was 50% blocked.