New radiator
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Cargo Master
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From: Walpole, MA
New radiator
So the OEM radiator on the 2002 F350 in the sig is starting to leak, just wanted to pick the collective brain trust's thoughts on a replacement. Any recommended brands or sources to look at? I know mishimoto is a big name out there but I have seen mostly mixed reviews online. Obviously the OEM plastic tanked radiator made it almost 20 years, are the aluminum welded radiators worth it or should I stick with the OEM? Thanks in advance!
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From: Jackson, WY
Do you mean the plastic Degas bottle under the hood? Or do you mean the actual radiator. I haven't heard any negative feedback about the actual Mishimoto radiator and the only complaints I've heard about their stainless Degas bottle is the fact it doesn't provide clear and easy visibility into the fluid. The coolant level viewport is pretty small, and you don't get the clear immediate visual feedback when you open the hood as you do with the clear Degas bottle.
The OEM replacement Degas bottles seem to leak for a lot of people from what I've read online, which is why I haven't replaced my slightly faded/discolored one.
The OEM replacement Degas bottles seem to leak for a lot of people from what I've read online, which is why I haven't replaced my slightly faded/discolored one.
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From: Las Cruces New Mexico
I bought one of those ebay all aluminum ones July of last year for one of the trucks at work, so far it has held up good and no problems or modifications when I installed it.
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I'd go with whatever the local part shop sells with any warranty. It will show itself good or bad needing replacement pretty quickly. If good beyond warranty it will stay good long enough.
That said if you have the coin a Mishimoto radiator is hard to beat. I have a Mishi IC and the welds on it are freaking jewelry. Highest quality.
For degas bottle go OEM or Dorman, an aluminum can with limited visibility is just stupid.
That said if you have the coin a Mishimoto radiator is hard to beat. I have a Mishi IC and the welds on it are freaking jewelry. Highest quality.
For degas bottle go OEM or Dorman, an aluminum can with limited visibility is just stupid.
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I dont have much else to add, It seems spectre makes the plastic oem replacement for pretty much everyone and its either great or has issues, buy with a warranty somewhere.
Also, just wanted to say I love your Avatar.
Also, just wanted to say I love your Avatar.
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I stole that off someone here I believe a ways back. The volcanologist phase of powerstroke help always cracked me up.
Probably the route I will go.
Probably the route I will go.
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The degas bottle is another example of this.