Radiator Cracked
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Radiator Cracked
Well the problems just keep adding up. I now have a radiator that is cracked, The Plastic endcap on the passenger side has a small split in it about 2 inches long. Whenever the gas is applied, coolant shoots out of the crack. Is there anyway to fix this without buying a new radiator, can just the caps be replaced. Please help! Also, any tips on removing the radiator are appreciated. The car is a 96' LT4 with 74k miles
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The plastic tanks can be replaced by any competent radiator repair shop.I had this done before and saved alot of money.As far as removal goes,Ive never tken one out of a LT4 so I cant give you step by step info.Im sure someone else will and fi you dont have one,get a shop manual.Goes a long way.
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I, too, found the dreaded crack recently on my 94 LT-4. I felt bad for a while, but I then I orderd a new radiator from www.radiatorbarn.com
$148 or so total, free FAST shipping, because they have warehouses all around the country. Mine arrived in 1 day!!! (i.e., on 2nd day--ordered Sunday night, arrived Tues).
Fit perfect, looks just like OEM, except core was slightly thinner (1" vs. 1-3/8"). Thinner core doesn't seem to affect cooling (if anything, it cools better).
There are other companies that do the same thing. Try Google.
$148 or so total, free FAST shipping, because they have warehouses all around the country. Mine arrived in 1 day!!! (i.e., on 2nd day--ordered Sunday night, arrived Tues).
Fit perfect, looks just like OEM, except core was slightly thinner (1" vs. 1-3/8"). Thinner core doesn't seem to affect cooling (if anything, it cools better).
There are other companies that do the same thing. Try Google.
