Need a radiator, which do you guys recommend?
#1
11-30-2018, 10:23 AM
Need a radiator, which do you guys recommend?
After doing a coolant flush this past weekend I now have a leaking radiator. I can't afford or wait for a mishimoto so my only options are getting a Ford radiator from the dealership for around $500 or getting a aftermarket from one of the parts stores near me for around $150. Do the aftermarket one seem to hold up okay or should I spring for the Ford radiator?
#2
11-30-2018, 10:34 AM
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Long story but I’ll make it short. When I first bought the truck I have tires installed. The kid lifted the truck up using the radiator support well that didn’t work real good. Broke the support smashed up the radiator, The tire shop was responsible for fixing everything. Initially they put in a aftermarket radiator. It wasn’t as thick as the OEM one and didn’t cool as well because air would go around the fan shroud instead of through the radiator. I made him take it out and put an OEM on in the truck. Whatever you get make sure the shroud will seal tight up against it when everything installed.
#3
11-30-2018, 10:39 AM
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#4
11-30-2018, 10:41 AM
I put an aftermarket radiator in my wife’s truck (2002 F150) that I got from Advance Auto. I have had no problems with it and it did seem to fit as well as the OEM. I do not remember the brand but I think it was make overseas. If it didn’t fit right then I would not have accepted it either.
Just my .02
Just my .02
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11-30-2018, 10:57 AM
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11-30-2018, 12:02 PM
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