where to get a good radiator

[84CUCV]

i have three that are all cheap aluminum junk. not even a year later. all three leak. so after i get them out again and get my money back. where can i find a good oem copper or maybe something ever better to replace? thanls

 

[dyeager535]

All purchased new I assume? Are they plastic tanked or all AL?

Which rig is this in? I had expressed concerns sometime back about the twisting the 73-87's probably have regarding AL radiators, although haven't seen much saying it's actually happened.

Where I'm going is whether or not the truck is the problem, or 3 radiators in a row.

 

[84CUCV]

yes all new. plastic tank and the middle is al. one in a 91 k5. 91 van 88 burban. i dont think it would be the trucks. just think i bought cheap crap. the 91 and the 88 burban have not seen any offroad yet. so know where i can get a good ones?? i think the temp went up in the k5 too.

thanks

 

[dyeager535]

I've actually had fine luck with the chain auto parts store copper/brass replacements.

I believe Summit sells some pretty nice aluminum drop ins. You might try a search on here, I know it's come up a few times and folks have posted some pretty good info.

 

[84CUCV]

the store by me says they can only get al crap.

 

[smalltowncowboy]

ive boughten a couple from the local parts stores for cheaper than the catalog prices and never had a problem or plastic tanks

 

[4by4bygod]

try these guys

These guys carry Modine radiators.. maybe your corner auto parts place can order them as well.

Modine is the only company I know of that still makes radiators with steel tanks.

http://www.completeradiators.com/?gclid=CNnDl-G_4Y8CFR-YWAodGQ4pDw

 

[84CUCV]

thanks i will take a look

 

[gmc4cw]

I got my most recent one at either autozone or advanced auto. I can't remember, they are literally 3 doors down from each other. but I compared pricing and materials from lots of places. they had the best price, it was in stock, and no crappy plastic ends.

 

[smalltowncowboy]

you might look into finding a radiator from another year with the same measurements that doesnt come with plastic tanks. might need to do some mounting mods.

 

[84CUCV]

thanks

 

[Thunder]

Try a local radiator shop. They can get whatever you want.
Or for online: http://www.radiator.com

 

[84CUCV]

i forget about that place. thanks

 

[CutlassKid85]

not to hijack but has any one bought from RadiatorExpress.com

thinking about getting this. http://radiatordoctor.com/product.a...city+(28"X19")&part_id=218171&aaia_id=1029428