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Feb 15, 2017 | 10:35 AM

ithaca1230

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Radiator starting to leak

Looks like now the radiator in starting to seep a little between the core and the plastic sides. Couple questions.
Whats the best replacement that wont cost a ton.
Would this have anything to do with the intermittent not starting when warm.

Thanks!!

Feb 15, 2017 | 11:45 AM

ithaca1230

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Feb 15, 2017 | 01:54 PM

2006powerstroke90

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Nothing to do with not starting warm.....99% of the time thats a HPO issue

Feb 15, 2017 | 02:07 PM

ithaca1230

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Laughing Gas

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Originally Posted by 2006powerstroke90

Nothing to do with not starting warm.....99% of the time thats a HPO issue

I figured that just wishful thinking. Any thoughts on what radiator to get for replacement?
Thanks

Feb 15, 2017 | 02:14 PM

Tideman

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Curious as to the mfg. Thanks Ithaca, will be watching this.

Feb 15, 2017 | 02:48 PM

ithaca1230

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Laughing Gas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tideman

Curious as to the mfg. Thanks Ithaca, will be watching this.

not sure about mfg. if i get this one will let you know what i think of it

Feb 16, 2017 | 10:30 PM

billbot

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Looks like a nice radiator there. I went with the radiator bpd sells. The radiator has been great. Only problem I've had is with the drain valve at the bottom. Had to replace it a few times because the oring doesn't seal after its been opened. Bpd sent me free a replacement though.

I seem to be remembering that some of the aftermarket radiators don't have all the cooling rows as a stock radiator. Just make sure whatever you get has the cooling capacity you need.