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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 10:16 PM
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Hi my 98 radiator started leaking. Does GM still makes radiator OEM for our cars?
If not which one to get ?
Can you recommend a shop in Orange County CA area for this?
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P.S.The $800 aluminum deWitt radiator not an option

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If you check sites like gmpartsdirect.com, you will find they show that a service replacement radiator is available.
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Originally Posted by 2blklt4
Hi my 98 radiator started leaking. Does GM still makes radiator OEM for our cars?
If not which one to get ?
Can you recommend a shop in Orange County CA area for this?
Thanks!
P.S.The $800 aluminum deWitt radiator not an option
They do not. You may find someone on ebay that has NOS, but probably want a fortune for it. Best you will find these days is a universal replacement. You can message @redzg and see if he still has one in his shed.
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There's plenty of $150 China special aluminum radiators on eBay if you wanna roll the dice. If you check the FS section, OEM radiators pop up pretty frequently for a decent price also.
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Found OEM radiator online at gmpartsstore.com. Bought last unit.
I figured my OEM lasted 26 years/ 94M so they must be good.
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Shop that I have used for years doesn't want to deal with older C5...
Can anyone recommend a clean responsible shop in OC, Calif?
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