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Old 09-10-2013, 09:00 AM
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Well, this sucks...radiator leaking at upper seam

Man, this truck was running great, now it won't stop causing me issues. ABS Sensor, Leaking Exhaust and now this... What's the best Radiator to replace this one with?

I completed my flush of the radiator and poured $55 of ELC into my truck last night. Drove to work today and smelled coolant when I parked. I popped the hood when I arrived at work and this is what I found...



 
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Anyone installed either the Sunbelt brand or Silla brand Radiator?

http://www.sillaauto.com/product/lookup.aspx?CatID=50963
 
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Oem or all alum, I went the aftermarket route and it sucks, I'm saving up for a all aluminium one
 
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Originally Posted by Per4mance
Oem or all alum, I went the aftermarket route and it sucks, I'm saving up for a all aluminium one
Thanks. So for all aluminum Mishimoto or BPD? Holy Crap, those Mishimotos are expensive!!!

Cheapest I found:

Mishimoto Mmrad F2D 03 03 07 Ford F250 6 0L Powerstroke Engine Aluminum Radiator | eBay
 
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I went own only because nobody stocked the 03 or 04 model with the different transmission cooler connections and I couldn't wait. They are different.
 
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I went own only because nobody stocked the 03 or 04 model with the different transmission cooler connections and I couldn't wait. They are different.
own=OEM right?
 
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Yes, autocorrect. I don't build radiators on the side.
 
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lol, man, I hate making decisions like this. Especially when I need a radiator ASAP. I dont' have time to wait!
 
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Originally Posted by POORBOY1964
$351.72 plus $58 Ground Shipping = $409.72 Delivered. Seems high.

I can go OEM for $266.48 plus $7.95 ground or $29.95 overnight =

$274.43 for ground or $296.43 for overnight.

My only questions is, the description says

"Service Part May Differ From Production, Quick Connects For Trans Cooler Lines Are Not Serviceable. Only Available In Radiator Asy, With 50MM Lower Hose I"

What does it mean "NOT SERVICEABLE?" I'm assuming that this is not an issue because I am not trying to service the trans cooler lines?
 
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I got an OEM from AutoNation (Tousley) for $203 + shipping. You have to order online. Yours may be more depending on YM and trans connections.
 
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Originally Posted by 99ExpyProblems
$351.72 plus $58 Ground Shipping = $409.72 Delivered. Seems high.

I can go OEM for $266.48 plus $7.95 ground or $29.95 overnight =

$274.43 for ground or $296.43 for overnight.

My only questions is, the description says

"Service Part May Differ From Production, Quick Connects For Trans Cooler Lines Are Not Serviceable. Only Available In Radiator Asy, With 50MM Lower Hose I"

What does it mean "NOT SERVICEABLE?" I'm assuming that this is not an issue because I am not trying to service the trans cooler lines?
I do not know what that means. I see it comes with both types of trans connectors? the biggest positive I see is the top is aluminum not plastic so you would never have the problem you are having right now. it is more but seams to be an upgrade. then again do you need one that lasts longer than you one you have now?
 
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I got an OEM from AutoNation (Tousley) for $203 + shipping. You have to order online. Yours may be more depending on YM and trans connections.
Yeah, the one I priced at Autonation is the OEM price I have there. They must have gone up in price or something. It's not a bad price, but my truck is down until I get it replaced. It's leaking more after my drive home. Wasted all my ELC coolant. 4 gallons.
 
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Originally Posted by 99ExpyProblems
Yeah, the one I priced at Autonation is the OEM price I have there. They must have gone up in price or something. It's not a bad price, but my truck is down until I get it replaced. It's leaking more after my drive home. Wasted all my ELC coolant. 4 gallons.
The online price they quote is more than the actual invoice price you get, at least it was for me.
 


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