1978 c3
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1978 c3
I need to replace my radiator. Car is A/C, automatic.
Any comments on the aftermarket aluminum radiators (made to fit). I was just going to have the original one re-cored till someone said it is as much or more.
Also, is it a real pain to remove? It looks like a PITA.
Any comments on the aftermarket aluminum radiators (made to fit). I was just going to have the original one re-cored till someone said it is as much or more.
Also, is it a real pain to remove? It looks like a PITA.
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341.99 if you use the coupon code for the sale.. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24274
The only thing I have to warn you about is the Delco replacement and many others. The lower neck on your radiator should be curve to it and not a 90 degree angel. Most replacement radiators have a 90 degree angel (Delco included) and this will not install.
The original rads had a curved lower neck for the hose... and it also had a relief in it for the front sway bar. When the aftermarket people changed this to a 90 degree lower neck they made something that can not be installed..
IMHO,
Willcox
The only thing I have to warn you about is the Delco replacement and many others. The lower neck on your radiator should be curve to it and not a 90 degree angel. Most replacement radiators have a 90 degree angel (Delco included) and this will not install.
The original rads had a curved lower neck for the hose... and it also had a relief in it for the front sway bar. When the aftermarket people changed this to a 90 degree lower neck they made something that can not be installed..
IMHO,
Willcox
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341.99 if you use the coupon code for the sale.. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=24274
The only thing I have to warn you about is the Delco replacement and many others. The lower neck on your radiator should be curve to it and not a 90 degree angel. Most replacement radiators have a 90 degree angel (Delco included) and this will not install.
The original rads had a curved lower neck for the hose... and it also had a relief in it for the front sway bar. When the aftermarket people changed this to a 90 degree lower neck they made something that can not be installed..
IMHO,
Willcox
The only thing I have to warn you about is the Delco replacement and many others. The lower neck on your radiator should be curve to it and not a 90 degree angel. Most replacement radiators have a 90 degree angel (Delco included) and this will not install.
The original rads had a curved lower neck for the hose... and it also had a relief in it for the front sway bar. When the aftermarket people changed this to a 90 degree lower neck they made something that can not be installed..
IMHO,
Willcox
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