Radiator replacement
12-24-2009, 06:37 AM
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plastic radiators will get stress cracks and tend to leak around a seam..
make sure you hae a good ground on your cly. head.. and a good ground on the radiator
make sure you hae a good ground on your cly. head.. and a good ground on the radiator
12-24-2009, 10:59 AM
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I agree with grounding the head, block, fan motor, etc...but not sure about grounding the radiator. I think grounding the rad could actually promote electrolyis through the coolant, not a good thing.
02-03-2010, 05:43 PM
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I did the Summit racing radiator. $117. I was happy and it is working fine. Only issue i had was the first one they sent it had a gauge in the fins. I called, they sent me a new one, and i sent the old one back. real easy. Its been 2 years now. Oh with this radiator i found i had to trim the shroud to fit, it was off a touch.
02-03-2010, 06:06 PM
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Funny how things run in cycles. My radiator has developed several pin-hole leaks on the top as well, figured I'd replace it before it opened up and left me hot and dry on the side of the road.
AutoZone, Advance Auto, O'Reilly's and Summit Racing want $150 to $170 for radiators. I also saw the ones on ebay for $38.46 plus $30 shipping.... that is either a great deal or a rip off
Advance Auto has a $20 off promotion plus free shipping online, making their Ready Rad about $132, FYI.
AutoZone, Advance Auto, O'Reilly's and Summit Racing want $150 to $170 for radiators. I also saw the ones on ebay for $38.46 plus $30 shipping.... that is either a great deal or a rip off
Advance Auto has a $20 off promotion plus free shipping online, making their Ready Rad about $132, FYI.
02-03-2010, 06:57 PM
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I bought a 3 row CSF from Radiatorbarn a couple years ago. It works, as in it fit, cools well and doesn't leak.
The drain plug is a pain if you're used to the nice downspout on OEM radiators. Instead of having a tube to direct the coolant down into a bucket as you back the plug out, it just sprays out everywhere as you loosen it, then shoots out rearward.
The drain plug is a pain if you're used to the nice downspout on OEM radiators. Instead of having a tube to direct the coolant down into a bucket as you back the plug out, it just sprays out everywhere as you loosen it, then shoots out rearward.
The factory radiator has the nuts tack welded and the aftermarket CSF uses tinner nuts.
Other than that the CSF works fine.
04-05-2010, 05:27 AM
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QUESTION - Will the V6 shrowd fit with a 22RE?
Any help would be appreciated.
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