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txab Senior Enthusiast

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Hit up a rad shop and see what they got

 

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The cracked plastic tank can be replaced at a radiator shop. Check with one to see what the cost to rehabilitate your current one.

 

Also, what's the part number for the Delphi they quoted?

bossier62guy Senior Enthusiast

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There are a lot of complaints online about the Ready-Rad radiators sold at Advance.....I'm with the other guys, check w/ a local radiator shop about putting a new tank on it if there is one nearby.

Jasonsupafly Enthusiast

Jasonsupafly

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Delphi part RA20043...

 

I think there may still be a radiator shop that hasnt gone out of business around here..Ill check tomorrow...

 

Yeah I wasnt sure about the Ready-Rad myself...Its the one with the lifetime warranty...

 

In fact that Delphi is listed on Amazon for just under 100 bucks right now...Only thing is, is that it doesnt have a drain plug..Dont know if that would be that big of a deal or not??

txab Senior Enthusiast

txab

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Lack of a drain plug is not an issue

 

If you tow a lot or tow heavy weight, consider a larger radiator

Jasonsupafly Enthusiast

Jasonsupafly

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Yes I tow a good bit...Where would I start to find a larger one that would be a direct fit?

 

Yes I tow a good bit...Where would I start to find a larger one that would be a direct fit?

bossier62guy Senior Enthusiast

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You can get a 34" radiator from the auto parts store. It'll cost more and I don't know if you'll have issues with the fan shroud, hoses or transmission lines lining up correctly. I'm sure someone here has done it though. I believe that's what came in the 2500 series....

bossier62guy Senior Enthusiast

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I've towed a mustang on a car trailer w/ my truck (same radiator as yours) and it ran normal temperature. I wouldn't worry about it unless you're pushing the limits of your truck.

Jasonsupafly Enthusiast

Jasonsupafly

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Ill do some research..I posted about wanting to install one on here some years ago and from what I remember there was mixed opinions and tons of which ones to stay away from and ones that were a pain because you had to cut this that and the other and so on..Needless to say I decided not to try and fool with it after that thread...I do tow a large bass boat and have always thought one would be a good extra measure...For some reason my truck has always ran a little above normal in the temp department..IIf I sit in a drive thru the tem will shoot up to 235 on no time..Its always been this way since new...And I have always flushed the system very well every couple of years..

Gurrzt Enthusiast

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If you are going to replace the radiator, check out "Be Cool" they are all aluminum, double to triple core, no plastic.

 

http://becool.com/

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