Radiator Question Options

[Jlacker3]

Hey guys, I'm looking into getting a new one as mine has a leak in it and my car is probably due for one (218k). Silla Aluminum radiators are right in my budget and read that they are really good. I was wondering if anyone could tell me a good site that they bought theirs from online. I know that you also to have a different one for the Automatic.

I'm just going to take it up to my local radiator shop when I get it and see how much they'll charge to put it in. It shouldn't be that much should it?

Thanks!

[Harold_Fastwaker]

Cant answer your question about where to buy online. Try running a search on Google. Jeggs or someone of the other large corporations should have it.

The differences between an Auto Radiator and a Manual Radiator are the connections at the bottom of the rad. The auto transmission has hoses which run into the radiator at 2 points on the bottom. If you have a manual and buy an auto rad on accident just cap off the bottom ports.

As far as putting in a radiator. If you are capable of properly draining a system, replacing fluid and using a wrench you can do it yourself.

Flush the system first into a bucket and properly dispose of said liquid. Unbolt radiator and remove fans +fan shroud and reattach to new radiator. Reattach all lines, replace any that look really worn. Fill system with 50/50 prestone or whatever you choose to use.