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After seeing my temp gauge bounce from 194-240 and smelling anti-freeze, I saw that the radiator on the top driver's side plastic tank was leaking (see attached video)
Question: Can this be fixed or do I need to get a completely new radiator?
Pricing for repair and if new radiator cost for new radiator?
Get a new one. Dont bother fixing. You can sometimes find a used one here for a reasonable price. Just be sure you get one with the correct set up -- i.e. oil cooler and\or transmission cooler.
I had to replace mine a couple years back. Not a fun job but did it anyways.
They're not that bad to replace, but you don't wanna do it twice.
As the others said, do yourself a favor and get a new one.
The hardest part about it is un-clipping the rad from the condensor as they slide into each other. The fans come out pretty good, 2 bolts on opposite ends and unplug the module. and if you have the cooler on the right side use a pick tool
After seeing my temp gauge bounce from 194-240 and smelling anti-freeze, I saw that the radiator on the top driver's side plastic tank was leaking (see attached video)
Question: Can this be fixed or do I need to get a completely new radiator?
Pricing for repair and if new radiator cost for new radiator?
Thank you for any advice
I have a radiator I pulled out of a 2012 C6 Manual. It had 3k miles on it when I went crazy on building the motor and bought a Dewitts. If that is what you need, ping me and we will figure out a good price. I also have a stock cooling fan...
I have a radiator I pulled out of a 2012 C6 Manual. It had 3k miles on it when I went crazy on building the motor and bought a Dewitts. If that is what you need, ping me and we will figure out a good price. I also have a stock cooling fan...
May or may not work. OP, do a search for radiator types. Not trying to say dont buy one from the forums, but the 05 (and 06 I believe) was a little special. I know for a fact that the 05 + manual + z51 package have a transmission and oil cooler built into the radiator. You will have to do a search to be specific with your set up.
2005 Vert Radiator - Advise Needed
