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Dec 30, 2003 | 11:50 PM

8996EBBroncos

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Radiator change out

Looks like I'm going to have to replace the radiator in my 89. Question, I believe that I have the 1 row radiator now. If I replace it with the heavy duty radiator with 2 rows will I have a problem mounting it? Just trying to save myself from a future headache before I tackle this repair job.

Dec 31, 2003 | 06:20 AM

Torque1st

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1 row???

AFAIK these radiators usually came in 2, 3, or 4 core.

What engine/trans do you have?

Dec 31, 2003 | 08:43 AM

8996EBBroncos

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It's the factory original and it appears to be 1 row bro.

Jan 8, 2004 | 05:27 AM

gcg82

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I've got an 84 and I'm seeing a 1 row also. What I've been told is 2 row will go in but I was hoping to find a 3 or 4 row but so far I've only found 2 rows. Does anyone have suggestions on a new radiator? I just want to get a new one since I've had bad luck with used parts lately.

I'm wanting to rebuild my 302 this summer and want to have a good cooling system ready for it.

Thanks,

Jan 8, 2004 | 07:16 AM

fcarruth

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Try radiator.com or call them and ask for George. The one for my 89 costs $184. and has a lifetime warranty.

Jan 8, 2004 | 10:19 AM

Steve_Uzi

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I am running a 3-core radiator in my 1984 Bronco. It is a 3 -core for a 351W for that truck.. except.. well.. I have a 460 in it! The radiator cools it fine (180 degrees solid on my Autometer gauge)and I got it from Autozone and it was $165 with limited lifetime warranty.. I have had it for 4 years now and 40K miles and it is fine!

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Jan 8, 2004 | 10:23 AM

mk84bronco

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Spend the money and get a good,new one dont trust a used radiator,there are some things you just dont buy used.there are many aftermarket radiators out there, I recommend a Be Cool,I had one in my race car and it was great.