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Ford Warrior - 27 Sep 2005 21:15 GMT

Hiya

Just bought a 1995 Ford E250 3/4 ton 4.9L I6 cargo van which has been
overheating on the highway and a couple days ago I noticed a tiny point in
the upper section of the radiator that leaks fluid at highway speeds. I
figure it's best to just buy a new radiator as there is a lot of rust on
this vehicle and I'm assuming the inside of the current radiator is
probably looking bad. Right now I'm looking at buying an OEM from
radiator.com, an aftermarket made by Performance Radiator from
performanceradiator.com, or ordering one through Auto Zone (not sure what
brand they're selling). All are around the same price of $170-$180, so I
would appreciate any opinions on how I should proceed. Also open to any
other suggestions.

thanks
Jay

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mst - 27 Sep 2005 21:59 GMT

> Right now I'm looking at buying an OEM from
> radiator.com, an aftermarket made by Performance Radiator from
> performanceradiator.com, or ordering one through Auto Zone (not sure
> what brand they're selling). All are around the same price of
> $170-$180, so I would appreciate any opinions on how I should
> proceed. Also open to any other suggestions.

In these cases, it might be best to decide based on
warrantee period and ease of return. If you have to
return it to one of the web-based businesses, are you
at risk of having to mail it back at your expense?

What exactly will void the warrantee? DOes it have
to be installed by a repair facility? Etc, etc.

I would research on the manufacturer AND the supplier.

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Ford Warrior - 28 Sep 2005 04:10 GMT

>> Right now I'm looking at buying an OEM from
>> radiator.com, an aftermarket made by Performance Radiator from
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> I would research on the manufacturer AND the supplier.

Well after scanning the phonebook I ended up calling a number that was
actually radiator.com and purchased a Proliance for $163 shipped to my
home. They offer lifetime warranty and they cover return costs 100% via
fedex if theres a problem. Proliance is the new name for Modine apparently
as the result of a business merger. Hope the quality is still as good as
it used to be. Wish me luck

thanks again
Jay

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Bruce Chang - 27 Sep 2005 22:21 GMT

> Hiya
>
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> thanks
> Jay

I believe the radiator I purchased for my dad's car (Mercury Tracer 1.9L)
was a Modine and I got it at NAPA. Like another poster said, it'd be great
if you could get a good price but if you have to return it, it's a big item
and likely to cost quite a bit to return if needed. Check the return policy
and see what that entails. Modine makes good radiators. You might ask them
for the jobber price too. I think I got a $20 discount on a $140 radiator.

-Bruce

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HLS@nospam.nix - 27 Sep 2005 23:39 GMT

I would go to a local radiator shop, if you have one, and talk to them.
They can give you
fast service and probably a decent warranty.

If you must, check internet prices versus the radiator shop. Then being
fully advised
you can make a better decision.

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do_not_spam_me@my-deja.com - 28 Sep 2005 02:20 GMT

Check local parts wholesalers and radiator supplies since they're
sometimes cheaper than the mass market retailers.

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