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Help!! I need a Radiator!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Drive it Like You Hate it Cincinnati OH
Help!! I need a Radiator!
My radiator in my 96 is leaking badly. :mad i can see it coming out.. I need one ASAP. Where can I get one? how much, And how long will it take me to swap it?? I've never had the radiator area apart.. I did put a new engine in my '89, so the skill is there.
Thanks...
[Modified by FoolCrzy, 12:13 AM 3/27/2002]
Thanks...
[Modified by FoolCrzy, 12:13 AM 3/27/2002]
Le Mans Master
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From: Chandler AZ
Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (FoolCrzy)
Keep your eye on this thread... put yourself in line in case the current deal falls through...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=265449
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=265449
Le Mans Master
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (Alex D)
hehe. I dont know why, but I like radiator threads. Maybe it is because it was the first thing I had to replace.
Manual Trans:
96 new replacement radiator from http://www.radiator.com is $157+shipping.
Auto Trans:
96 new replacement radiator from http://www.radiator.com is $157+shipping.
Depending on where you live, they may have a warehouse near you. I picked mine up for $118+tax. (86 model)
The could not tell a difference between quality on my 86 factory and the replacement radiator. Im happy with it so far.
Manual Trans:
96 new replacement radiator from http://www.radiator.com is $157+shipping.
Auto Trans:
96 new replacement radiator from http://www.radiator.com is $157+shipping.
Depending on where you live, they may have a warehouse near you. I picked mine up for $118+tax. (86 model)
The could not tell a difference between quality on my 86 factory and the replacement radiator. Im happy with it so far.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Drive it Like You Hate it Cincinnati OH
Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (FoolCrzy)
It looks like Autozone wants $186, but it's special order.
The last Detail wants $215. + shipping
I'll see what a dealer wants, too
The last Detail wants $215. + shipping
I'll see what a dealer wants, too
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Le Mans Master
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (FoolCrzy)
It only took me like 1.5 hours to R&R mine and I live in an apt complex so I dont have a garage to work with. Running up and down the steps for more tools, kitty litter, and paper towels was the worst part.
Drifting
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From: Greensboro NC
Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (VetteNoob)
FoolCrzy and mine are leaking in exact the same place, on the upper driver side....it kinda squirts out and all over the hood and engine (that stuff is agressive on underhood finish and dulls it permanently !!) and it leaks to the bottom.....I first thought it was the clamp or hose.......but no, it had to be the 
radiator.....
on it....ooops sorry.....
radiator..... on it....ooops sorry.....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Drive it Like You Hate it Cincinnati OH
Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (VetteNoob)
I always borrow my dads garage for this stuff, but i may just do it here....the neighbors already think i'm nuts. Thanks for the input
over my remark......sorry
Le Mans Master
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Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (FoolCrzy)
I bought one for my 85 from NAPA. Comes with a lifetime warrantee, and it cost (with government employee discount) about $100. The core is thicker than the stock radiator. The stock radiator was 7/8", and the NAPA radiator is 1-3/8". Quite a difference. They did have to order it, but it only took a day to come in.
Safety Car
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From: Guam
Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (85 Dave)
The larger Napa auto stores stock them. But shop around, there are deals to be found. Radiators are something that I don't enjoy shipping. I have bought radiators that came in damaged after a long wait. If I can buy one over the counter, I will do it even if it is a few dollars more. I would hate to wait a few more days for a replacement and risk a few more days for shipping damage replacement just to save a buck or two. In my case , it could be weeks instead of days. :cheers:
Pro
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Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (FoolCrzy)
I bought one from here http://www.speedyradiator.com/cgi-bi...ml?id=P5mBU7wm
Drifting
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From: Greensboro NC
Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (cajun86)
Yeahhhhh !!!!! Got my radiator just now from http://www.radiator.com . Took them only a day to deliver. If you order before 3pm, you'll have it the next day for...listen to this.....only $9.00 delivery charge !! Man, these guys rock !! I checked http://www.speedyradiator,com but they were $10 more for the same radiator.
the new radiator is packed very well and looks and feels just like a new GM radiator.
I can only recommend these guys!!! :smash:
the new radiator is packed very well and looks and feels just like a new GM radiator.
I can only recommend these guys!!! :smash:
Safety Car
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From: Sun City West Az
Re: Help!! I need a Radiator! (Alex D)
Oops ........there goes your good conduct badge.....
:cheers:
FoolCrzy and mine are leaking in exact the same place, on the upper driver side....it kinda squirts out and all over the hood and engine (that stuff is agressive on underhood finish and dulls it permanently !!) and it leaks to the bottom.....I first thought it was the clamp or hose.......but no, it had to be the radiator.....
on it....ooops sorry.....
radiator..... on it....ooops sorry.....