help choosing a radiator

[robgreg75]

Lucky for me Summit is just 10 minutes away and had this one in stock when my radiator cracked last July. It was $171 with tax last year looks like the price went up.

OSC-2370 Radiator, Direct Fit, Aluminum, Plastic, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Hummer, Each​

 

[Geotrash]

Lucky for me Summit is just 10 minutes away and had this one in stock when my radiator cracked last July. It was $171 with tax last year looks like the price went up.

OSC-2370 Radiator, Direct Fit, Aluminum, Plastic, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Hummer, Each​

If I lived that close to Summit I would have a $100K credit card balance.

 

[robgreg75]

If I lived that close to Summit I would have a $100K credit card balance.

When it came to Radiator and motor mount they were the cheapest around too. They use to have a clearance section and loved it, but they got rid of it.

 

[HACK BLOCK]

i just ended up getting the csf 3128 radiator through rock auto. $170 all in

 

[Geotrash]

i just ended up getting the csf 3128 radiator through rock auto. $170 all in

That's the part number for a Mitsubishi Lancer radiator. Are you sure that's the one you ordered?

 

[Fubar0715]

That's the part number for a Mitsubishi Lancer radiator. Are you sure that's the one you ordered?

Just needs a zip tie or two, watch a youtube video on how to modify your header panel, and ****, Lancer in a Tahoe....Dont they call that rat rodding?????

 

[HACK BLOCK]

That's the part number for a Mitsubishi Lancer radiator. Are you sure that's the one you ordered?

lol typo I meant 3728. I actually got the 2 csf part numbers mixed up.

 

[Scott in AZ]

Lil’ help. Quick question on preventatively /proactively replacing radiator:

Trusted local shop has my 2001 Yukon 5.3L in for installing front shocks (Bilstein 4600) and noticed coolant leak at water pump. Checked my records …. It’s still the original OEM water pump after 22 years and 180,000 miles so for sure I approved the repair along w thermostat and top/bottom hoses.

Question - should I also replace the radiator?

I trust the Genuine GM design and don’t normally fix stuff that ain’t broke, but this would essentially zero-time my cooling system and that seems like good idea to me. It adds about $350 to the cost of the repair. I think am answering it own question, but what do you guys/gals think?

 

[Vint91]

I would that way the warranty for everything starts on the same day.

 

[Marky Dissod]

... should I also replace the radiator?

I trust the Genuine GM design and don’t normally fix stuff that ain’t broke, but this would essentially zero-time my cooling system and that seems like good idea to me.
It adds about $350 to the cost of the repair. I think am answering my own question, what do you guys/gals think?

I'd backflush the radiator; force water through the radiator backwards til it comes out clean.
Then flush the radiator in the normal direction til it comes out clean.
If when you backflush the radiator again, it doesn't come out clean pretty damn quick, replace it.