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[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/11/10 8:36:30 AM, jefude at bellsouth.net writes:


> I am about to pull the radiator for a small leak repair on #4134.
> What is the general consensus on the use of rubber vs. urethane on the 
> radiator mounts.
> It seems that the venders are pushing urethane (which I am currently 
> using). I would think the urethane being more rigid would not be as optimal as 
> rubber and give a little more flex.
> 
I think the vendors push the poly mounts because their cost is so low and 
their markup can be substantially higher.   All other things being equal, I 
think that rubber is probably a better choice here.   Some of the poly 
radator mounts I've seen have been extremely hard, which sort of defeats the 
purpose.

Having said that, I can't say I've ever heard of a failure attributed to 
poly mounts, so maybe they're fine?

Mike