94' LT1 Radiator Suggestions
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Melting Slicks
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From: Trinity FL
94' LT1 Radiator Suggestions
I believe my radiator is starting to leak on the bottom corner of the passenger side. Not too shabby considering the car just hit 117k. Has anyone had any luck with a "tough one" or "Ready-rad" radiator from Advanced Auto or other local parts houses? I can't really spring for a dewitts at the moment. I see Rock Auto carries AC Delco but not really sure of the quality of AC/Delco parts anymore, every Delco part I have bought lately had China stamped on it, so why pay more for the same?
I appreciate any advice!
I appreciate any advice!
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I had the same leak. i bought a delphi cheap and it is working great.
It did have the provision for auto trans lines in it which i wouldnt have Wanted but got stuck with it anyways.
I have a 6spd
It did have the provision for auto trans lines in it which i wouldnt have Wanted but got stuck with it anyways.
I have a 6spd
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I put one in my wife's 92 from Advance. No problems with the part at all.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Trinity FL
Perfect, thanks guys.
Diz- mine is a 6 speed as well. From what I can tell the rads for our cars have been a "one size fits all" for quite some time now. If I do end up needing to replace the rad I'll go the advanced auto route then.
Appreciate it!
Diz- mine is a 6 speed as well. From what I can tell the rads for our cars have been a "one size fits all" for quite some time now. If I do end up needing to replace the rad I'll go the advanced auto route then.
Appreciate it!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Trinity FL
Guys, turned out the radiator is fine. The lower radiator hose clamp was loose. Just for peace of mind I drained the coolant out of the rad, cleaned up the hose and mating surfaces, used new clamps when I reinstalled, and I also replaced the petcock drain valve as well just to be sure.
