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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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I got a small crack right above the neck of the rad and need to replace. When looking for the part, there are three choices for the '01.
i believe the part number is suppose to be on it somewhere, but short of yanking it, I can't find the it. Can someone direct me just where the part # is on it..

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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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if you are taking it out and buying new I would look at the Dewitts radiator for better cooling.

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2nd the Dewitts
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Thank you for the comments.
Why DeWitts? Is it that much better? The stock lasted 7+ years with zero issues until now (which was probably caused be me taking out a few times in changing out a couple cams over the years)
Dewitts are a couple hundred bucks more compared to Gene's price (that is depednding on which rad i need).
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No doubt in my mind, in Arizona I would go for extra cooling and the DeWitts.

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Originally Posted by bdiddo
Thank you for the comments.
Why DeWitts? Is it that much better? The stock lasted 7+ years with zero issues until now (which was probably caused be me taking out a few times in changing out a couple cams over the years)
Dewitts are a couple hundred bucks more compared to Gene's price (that is depednding on which rad i need).
Its a better cooling system and you can get the one with the engine oil cooler so your oil temps will be lower too.

Overall the quality of the Dewitts is also top notch.

I do run one in my RR car and it keeps everything cool.

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BeCool are fine too
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Originally Posted by bdiddo
Thank you for the comments.
Why DeWitts? Is it that much better? The stock lasted 7+ years with zero issues until now (which was probably caused be me taking out a few times in changing out a couple cams over the years)
Dewitts are a couple hundred bucks more compared to Gene's price (that is depednding on which rad i need).
^^Yes, it is that much better. It has twice the cooling capacity of the stock radiator and is built to last. Better to right the first time than have to go back and fix it again.
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I had two BeCools and it didn't take long for them to start leaking. My Ron Davis has been fine for several years.
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Another vote for Dewitts. I've had mine since Nov 07'. My car told me just the other day...thanks for keeping me cool.
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Wow...unbelievable respose and THANK YOU. DeWitt it is. I'll report back and let everyone know.
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Originally Posted by bdiddo
I got a small crack right above the neck of the rad and need to replace. When looking for the part, there are three choices for the '01.
i believe the part number is suppose to be on it somewhere, but short of yanking it, I can't find the it. Can someone direct me just where the part # is on it..

Thx, ED

Where are you coming up with 3 part numbers? I see 2. Automatic or 6 spd.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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There are also oil cooling options, left or right. I went with left but for now don't plan to hook it up. When you buy the radiator its not much more for the option so I had one put in.
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