Radiator Help

[LEBROND]

Whats up guys!!! Where is a good place to buy a radiator and other parts from?

I was scared for a minute because I kept smelling anti-freeze and thought I was having a head gasket problem but once I took the shroud off thank goodness,and sprayed in front of the radiator and saw alllll the dirt,leaves,pollen,etc I saw the leak;So radiator here I come.

 

[TahoeJim]

I used to roll through Westland, MI and the west side in general before moving. I'd check locally first, then see what's online. NAPA or Advance. Stay out of Murray's!

 

[LEBROND]

I used to roll through Westland, MI and the west side in general before moving. I'd check locally first, then see what's online. NAPA or Advance. Stay out of Murray's!

yeh i had been surfing the net.so far its looking like ill be spending $200..thanks

 

[h0tr0d]

I've got one coming FedEx...should be in tomorrow. Most places want around $230 for the dual core like I've got in mine...O'reilly has it for that price with a lifetime warranty.

I decided to go another route and order an all aluminum three core one off of ebay. It's the same price with free shipping and comes with a lifetime warranty as well. Too many people chimed in about having a crack in the same place as mine.

Here's the link to the radiator if you're interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[grnrpr68]

got mine from 1 800 radiator installed it 3weeks ago worked great give em a call

 

[LEBROND]

yeh mine is leaking by the end tanks on the drivers side

 

[mixtapesyndicate]

yeh mine is leaking by the end tanks on the drivers side

same. there is a metal tube that goes into the tank. ugh. Anyone got a decent how to on take these things out and replace them?

 

[h0tr0d]

Is it leaking here like this POS? I'm guessing that over time the temperature differential between the trans cooler lines and the upper radiator hose cause the plastic to flex and warp, eventually leading to a crack. That's why I'm going the aluminum route.




p.s.- I'm doing mine this weekend, so maybe I can put together a how-to for you if you can't find one.

Edit: Just found this video that tells you how to do it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBkc_lxRgfc&feature=player_embedded

I like to check 1aauto.com for parts and a lot of the time they will even have a video that shows you how to put the parts in. There's a lot to be said for a company that does that for it's customers.

 

[LEBROND]

Here is mine

 

[96_2DRSPORT]

I might just change mine for the hell of it i dont want these problems in the future