Radiator Problem
Drifting
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,462
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From: Choctaw Country
Alright I got all the bad news finally. Radiator is in tough shape. Radiator guy thought it would cost more to recore than replace (not sure what recore involves). His replacement costs were in the $400 range. So I believe my choices are:
1. Go with his radiator replacement around $400
2. Go with DeWitts replacement $500
3. Go with DeWitts fan/radiator combination $900-$1000
Any thoughts?
1. Go with his radiator replacement around $400
2. Go with DeWitts replacement $500
3. Go with DeWitts fan/radiator combination $900-$1000
Any thoughts?
Former Vendor
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 5,593
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From: Brighton
Thanks Tom,
That does look like my existing radiator, although it was still in the car when I looked at it.
For my information - what is shipping to Harrisburg, PA? I'll need to discuss with my mechanic Monday to determine if he or I will be placing the order. Also what is time frame for delivery if we order Monday?
Thanks for the information.
Rick
That does look like my existing radiator, although it was still in the car when I looked at it.
For my information - what is shipping to Harrisburg, PA? I'll need to discuss with my mechanic Monday to determine if he or I will be placing the order. Also what is time frame for delivery if we order Monday?
Thanks for the information.
Rick
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,242
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From: Kalispell MT
I put in a DeWitts with twin Spals early this Spring and upgraded to a Stewart high flow water pump at the same time. It's amazing the difference it made for cooling & temp stability.
My 2 cents, if the heater core is the same age, consider replacing it now too before it let's go all over your carpet. My heater core actually went first, so I bypassed it to get another 30 days of driving in and the radiator went bye-bye before that.
Good luck with what ever route you decide to take!
My 2 cents, if the heater core is the same age, consider replacing it now too before it let's go all over your carpet. My heater core actually went first, so I bypassed it to get another 30 days of driving in and the radiator went bye-bye before that.
Good luck with what ever route you decide to take!
