Replacement radiator....
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Laughing Gas
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From: Columbus Ohio
Replacement radiator....
My stock radiator is starting to leak at a seam, so I'm looking for a good replacement that isnt a gazillion dollars! I see Rock Auto has 2 of them around $225 to $250 which is fine with me, but looking on the internet some ger very pricey! I've seen upwards of $600 to $700. I want a good replacement, what have you guys used? I want something good, I see 1Aauto has one for around $250 too, any good?
Oh, I have a 2003 Excursion 6.0
Thank you!
Oh, I have a 2003 Excursion 6.0
Thank you!
Logistics Pro
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From: Houston, Texas
When do you want it? I ask because if you order it online the first 5 or 6 you get will be damaged by the carrier. Is the seam between the plastic and the aluminum? If so, you may get a radiator shop to re-crimp it. Or, if it's in the plastic itself, you can order upper and lower tanks and get a shop to replace them for you.
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Buy once cry once is my motto. Performance radiator 2944
The same rad that BPD offers but you can get it direct. As commieCars mentioned, you will have a few damaged especially by UPS. My first two looked like the baggage handlers from an airline loaded it.
The 3rd had superficial damage and was usable. That piece was delivered by DHL after performance radiator had to take 2 back.
The same rad that BPD offers but you can get it direct. As commieCars mentioned, you will have a few damaged especially by UPS. My first two looked like the baggage handlers from an airline loaded it.
The 3rd had superficial damage and was usable. That piece was delivered by DHL after performance radiator had to take 2 back.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Columbus Ohio
I never thought about issues with shipping before, I use Rock Auto alot, just didnt know what other options are out there for radiators that wont bend me over!? I've bought alot of larger heavy stuff that's been shipped and havent had a problem, yet? Was just asking for other alternatives. Thank you!
Fleet Mechanic
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I bought a Motorcraft from White Bear Lake several years ago, came UPS and was in perfect shape. I have heard they quit shipping them since then. Around here, FedEx does a better job at delivering boxes undamaged.
Tuned
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I bought mine from Performance radiator. First one leaked. They quickly replaced it, no delays or questions asked. The 2nd radiator has held up well.
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As Jack pointed out to me, Rockauto sells the stock radiator for a reasonable price of $342. That's the way I'll go as I haven't heard of any aftermarkets that have the fins/inch & flow channels as the stock one. I run my truck hard towing during the summer and want as much radiator as possible.
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You should see how Mishimoto packs theirs!