OEM Radiator?
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OEM Radiator?
Hi guys,
My '00 coupe has been running pretty hot, and after noticing a pinkinsh liquid on my garage floor, I brought the car in for a diagnosis to a local Chevy dealership. The car has 88k on it, so I thought for sure I was looking at a water pump issue, but they're saying it's a cracked radiator.
They've quoted me at $500 for a new OEM part, but out of curiousity, a quick Google searched turned this up:
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Radiators/C...AD00631/284577
Thoughts? Too good to be true?
Thanks!
-Mike
My '00 coupe has been running pretty hot, and after noticing a pinkinsh liquid on my garage floor, I brought the car in for a diagnosis to a local Chevy dealership. The car has 88k on it, so I thought for sure I was looking at a water pump issue, but they're saying it's a cracked radiator.
They've quoted me at $500 for a new OEM part, but out of curiousity, a quick Google searched turned this up:
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Radiators/C...AD00631/284577
Thoughts? Too good to be true?
Thanks!
-Mike
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Yep. When my waterpump failed at 125k miles, I just went ahead and replaced both. The stock GM radiator looks more like a tranny cooler in size. The Dewitts looks like a real radiator and it performs too.
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If you want to stay with a stock one, check out the prices from Gene at gmpartshouse.com or Bob at Fichtner Chevy. 
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This past weekend, WKMCD replaced his radiator with a Dewitts. That thing is massive! Should cool anything on the road.
But, for a stock replacement, the one you show should be just fine. Just check to make certain it is for your application, A4 or M6/12.
But, for a stock replacement, the one you show should be just fine. Just check to make certain it is for your application, A4 or M6/12.
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Wow, thanks for all the help and info folks!
Looks like I'll be taking that radiator off Chuck's hands.. thanks again, everyone!
-Mike
Looks like I'll be taking that radiator off Chuck's hands.. thanks again, everyone!
-Mike
If you are interested in a very good used OEM radiator for an Mn6 car see my for sale in the Parts forum.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...6-2004-c5.html
Thanks Chuck S. AKA 8VETTE7
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...6-2004-c5.html
Thanks Chuck S. AKA 8VETTE7
