Need a radiator, which do you guys recommend?
#16
11-30-2018, 02:11 PM
Also to add. Not sure what year you're working on, but my late 99 didn't come with a transmission cooler in the radiator. When I replaced it I went with a radiator that has the transmission cooler built in in case I ever decide that I need it. But 12 years of Towing a camper with a 6.0 cooler I've never needed a radiator cooler. I just sealed the plugs where the line fittings go in.
#17
11-30-2018, 02:14 PM
#19
11-30-2018, 02:29 PM
that's exactly what I'm wondering. I have heard other people say that their injector cup started leaking right after doing a coolant flush with Delo ELC so I don't know if it has to do with the coolant or not. Also my oil cooler started leaking oil right after I did the coolant flush. Really sucks cuz now I have to do everything over again. I don't have any idea what I could have done wrong, seem like it was pretty straightforward
#20
11-30-2018, 02:53 PM
Well it turns out that Ford has to order radiator and I don't have that much time so looks like I'm going with a AutoZone unit. They are the only place with a lifetime warranty, thanks for the heads up pirate 4 X4. I figured with a lifetime warranty I got nothing to lose. other than time....
#21
11-30-2018, 06:37 PM
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Well it turns out that Ford has to order radiator and I don't have that much time so looks like I'm going with a AutoZone unit. They are the only place with a lifetime warranty, thanks for the heads up pirate 4 X4. I figured with a lifetime warranty I got nothing to lose. other than time....
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11-30-2018, 06:59 PM
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#23
11-30-2018, 07:47 PM
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Also to add. Not sure what year you're working on, but my late 99 didn't come with a transmission cooler in the radiator. When I replaced it I went with a radiator that has the transmission cooler built in in case I ever decide that I need it. But 12 years of Towing a camper with a 6.0 cooler I've never needed a radiator cooler. I just sealed the plugs where the line fittings go in.
#24
11-30-2018, 08:24 PM
I've used funnel shaped paint strainers for filtering coolant many times, works well. I pick up my strainers at any autobody supply store. Just pop it in a standard plastic funnel and pour your coolant thru both strainer and funnel into radiator or other storage container.
#25
11-30-2018, 09:35 PM
Lead Driver
Well it turns out that Ford has to order radiator and I don't have that much time so looks like I'm going with a AutoZone unit. They are the only place with a lifetime warranty, thanks for the heads up pirate 4 X4. I figured with a lifetime warranty I got nothing to lose. other than time....
NP, truth be told even with the lifetime warranty I was uneasy about it at first. after comparing it to my OEM I wouldn’t be surprised to learn it was made in the same Chinese factor as the ford unit. One very hot summer later it has worked as it should, I suppose only 17 years will tell if it last as long as the stocker did.
#26
12-01-2018, 07:14 AM
will do, thanks for the heads up john. Got everything out last night( a lot easier than I thought), and plan on putting the radiator back in , along with r&r the oil cooler today. Now that I think about it I'm kind of happy that both of these things happened at once
#29
12-01-2018, 12:38 PM
Well it turns out that Ford has to order radiator and I don't have that much time so looks like I'm going with a AutoZone unit. They are the only place with a lifetime warranty, thanks for the heads up pirate 4 X4. I figured with a lifetime warranty I got nothing to lose. other than time....
#30
12-01-2018, 06:01 PM
I did, Napa only had a one or two year warranty unfortunately. AutoZone seems to be the only place with a lifetime warranty I made sure that there were no stipulations before I bought it . The one from AutoZone seems to be of decent quality and almost looks a smidgen thicker than the stock one. Praying that it holds up since I do a lot of Towing