1998 Suburban Need To Know If Hd Radiator

[misfit28]

Hello all,

 

I have a 1998 K1500 Suburban with the 5.7L 350 engine.

 

I think my radiator is completely clogged up and I might need a new one.

 

However, I cannot seem to tell if I have the heavy duty radiator or not. Is there an easy way to tell?

 

Thanks,

Chris

[merlin5577]

I believe only the 6.5L and the 7.4L got the HD radiators. I know my Suburban has the standard 1/2 ton radiator.

[98silvz71]

I believe only the 6.5L and the 7.4L got the HD radiators. I know my Suburban has the standard 1/2 ton radiator.

 

I was thinking there was a HD 1/2 ton radiator too though. Like for the heavy half trucks and considering this is a burb I think they do too as long as you have the tow package. But just measure the radiator. If it is over 2 inches thick you have a 2 row radiator. I think the 3 row one is the LD one and the 2 row is the HD one. Not 100% sure though.

[MS3DALE]

If you post your VIN I can give you the GM & AC-Delco part numbers.

 

They "use to" go by the RPO code of "V01" or "V08",But they did away with that by '98.

Now it goes by if you have engine & tranny oil coolers,what axle ratio you have,and if you have an automatic or manual tranny.