1996 Yukon radiator recommendation

[Yukon96]

I'm looking for a radiator for my 1996 Yukon 2 door. It seems to have sprung a leak. Not too expensive, but doesn't have to be cheap either. Something that will last. Thanks.

 

[Jay P Wy]

FYI you're in the wrong section. This is 2021 and newer. That said Rock Auto has them from $103 to $426 depending on the brand and likely the quality (guessing you have a 350 and not a 6.5l diesel).

 

[Fless]

Moved to the correct section.

 

[Eman85]

I've used Rock Auto and Summit for decent radiators, also used Advance if they have a discount and a lifetime warranty.

 

[Yukon96]

FYI you're in the wrong section. This is 2021 and newer. That said Rock Auto has them from $103 to $426 depending on the brand and likely the quality (guessing you have a 350 and not a 6.5l diesel).

Oops. Sorry bout that. It's the 350. And I'll look at Rock Auto. Thanks

 

[Yukon96]

I've used Rock Auto and Summit for decent radiators, also used Advance if they have a discount and a lifetime warranty.

I'll check them out. Thanks

 

[east302]

Just a heads up, most aftermarket radiators have a port that is not used on the 5.7 vortec. They’ll install a cheap rubber cap that will crack and leak after a while. The one in the picture was maybe a month old. So, replace it with a silicone cap and it should be better.

Or, get a GM/Delco radiator which doesn’t have the unused port. That’s what I eventually did with mine. One less thing to worry about, you know.

 

[Yukon96]

Just a heads up, most aftermarket radiators have a port that is not used on the 5.7 vortec. They’ll install a cheap rubber cap that will crack and leak after a while. The one in the picture was maybe a month old. So, replace it with a silicone cap and it should be better.

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Or, get a GM/Delco radiator which doesn’t have the unused port. That’s what I eventually did with mine. One less thing to worry about, you know.

Thanks for the heads up. The current radiator on the truck has that port. I did have to replace it a while back. I ordered the Denso radiator. From Rock Auto. Hopefully it will work out.