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 Need radiator advice. Is this any good?
#970689
11/04/09 03:54 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 827
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Rock Warrior
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HI I was storing my truck for 5 months this summer & I think that partly caused my rad's fin to fall apart. I'm looking for a replacement on ebay & found this for $70. Is it any good? Note that it says: - Aluminum Core Size (in) approx: 15 3/4" x 20 3/4" x 1 " - Tank: Plastic Plastic tank? http://cgi.ebay.ca/86-87-88-89-90-91-92-...=item2ea8901e50thanks mucho
91-22re(408xxxkm & counting with a rebuilt long block)- Flatbed/ Camper/33x10.5BFG-AT/Open 4:88/1.5"BJS/ +2"Shackles/Add-a-Leaf/AirLift/Dual-Batteries
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Re: Need radiator advice. Is this any good?
[Re: allochris]
#970690
11/04/09 05:27 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 79
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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My local O-Riellys has a 1 row for $136 and 3 row for $249 - both have lifetime warranty and appear to be all metal... http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail...tPartType=C0331We have an old-school local radiator shop I like to use also, they can usually match or beat the auto parts on new stuff and sometimes can fix old radiators. (great place for gas-tank cleaning and restoration too!!) I have MANY 'lifetime warranty' parts on my junk - I promise they never thought I'd pull out a 10 or 15 yr old reciept and get parts for free, but the counter guys don't mind at all! The point is fleabay is infamous for inferior parts with much hassle required for exchange - I buy local every chance I get.
1984 4Runner - V6 rear axle (locked by Lincoln), header, plenty of body cancer!
Waiting for install: x-over steering, dual 'cases, twin-stick, 3" body & drivetrain lift, rear springs up front
Still need: rear springs, 35" MT's, bumpers/sliders
2001 F350 - 7.3 110k miles on WVO conversion now!
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Re: Need radiator advice. Is this any good?
[Re: airfooter]
#970691
11/04/09 07:22 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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$70...but how much for shipping to Montreal?
Radiatorbarn.com has several different options, starting at $93. I hear a lot of good things about this site. Do a search.
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Re: Need radiator advice. Is this any good?
[Re: Adam F]
#970692
11/04/09 08:15 PM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 970
Rock Warrior
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X2 on the 3-row from Radiatorbarn. Metal tanks. Been runing it for years no problem, lifetime warranty. Arrived at my door the day after I ordered it, couldn't believe it.
With 200+ Billion electrical parts, the world most complicated machine is inside your own skull.
Question Reality.
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'89 Rnr DLX "SR4.5", 32s w/ 5.29 locked f/r blah blah
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Re: Need radiator advice. Is this any good?
[Re: RatLabGuy]
#970693
11/05/09 09:29 AM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,568
Roll Me Over
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The plastic parts of the rad is the upper and lower caps. From what I understand the plastic-to-metal rad bound is only good for about 6yrs.
If you don't want plastic end caps, you need to see if a shop can rebuild the oem one you have now, or grab one from a wrecking yard and have it rebuilt. A rebuild should run about the same as buying a new one w/plastic end caps, maybe less.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed
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Re: Need radiator advice. Is this any good?
[Re: Snowtoy]
#970694
11/05/09 04:35 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 827
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Rock Warrior
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ok, i did some research & i've found out that this $70 ebay radiator only has 1 row of 1" core. size 15.75"x20.75".
Shipping is $40.
Checking from local shops, radiatorBarn, & Ebay, I've also noticed other size options (16.75"x20.75"), (17.75"x20.75") showing up.
Do all these sizes fit no matter what?
What is the OEM size & how many row?
The current aftermarket radiator I'm loosing my fins on is a 2 rows (1.5" thick), all metal, and 15.75"x20.75".
A local radiator shop sells a autocool, 17.75"x20.75"x2" 3 rows for $220.
Also, Radiatorbarn doesn't ship to Canada.
91-22re(408xxxkm & counting with a rebuilt long block)- Flatbed/ Camper/33x10.5BFG-AT/Open 4:88/1.5"BJS/ +2"Shackles/Add-a-Leaf/AirLift/Dual-Batteries
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Re: Need radiator advice. Is this any good?
[Re: 1stgenboy]
#970696
11/06/09 03:50 AM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,568
Roll Me Over
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Oem 4cyl rad is 2 row. For better cooling, a lot of people have a 3rd row added to the oem one when they have it rebuilt.
More than tread lightly. Leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
'90 X-cab 4.88's 33 BFG AT's, rr ARB, Headers, Ignition upgrade, cold air induction.
'91 X-cab 5.29's 315's BFG MT's, rr ARB, custom bumper and flatbed
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Re: Need radiator advice. Is this any good?
[Re: Snowtoy]
#970697
11/07/09 05:56 AM
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 177
Wheeler
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Radiator barn 3 row is the only way to go.
I know from experience.
Ralph
1991 Toyota 4x4 Standard Cab Pickup.
engnbldr cam and head.
Doug Thorley Headers
Home Made Cat Backs
30x9.5x15 BF Goodrich All-Terrain M/T KM2
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Re: Need radiator advice. Is this any good?
[Re: Ralph]
#970698
11/09/09 02:38 AM
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Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,617
Body Damage is Cool
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I bought a 3 row, all brass, radiator with a guarantee from Autozone. It sprung a leak at the lower hose connection in about 1 year. They exchanged it for another without hassle. That's been running ok for about six years. I think I paid about $120.
It looks like the the technology has changed. Now it seems that single row radiators are normal, but the tubes are twice as wide (front to back). So a single core radiator can have a two inch thick core. -- Matt
'89 4runner SR5, 3.0, auto (fun)
'93 xtra cab, dlx,3.0, 5spd (work truck)
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