7ate9

Hey guys ,
So yesterday my radiator cracked after my blower motor fuse blew, it was about 110 * outside and I shut it down before it got to the red ... I've redone the entire cooling system....
Radiator was in good shape I thought ??
Don't know what caused it to crack ?
Maybe because it was plastic don't know!?

Has anyone ever purchased one of these 3 core aluminum rad off EBay?

Cheddarnut

Better of with a good quality original style replacement. The aluminum stuff is really just for show on xj's. It would be different if you were building a hot rod or a big truck and you had a lot of room. When you shove that thing back in its spot I don't think you gain anything. Plus they seem prone to cracks and leaks, the plastic ones seem to hold up pretty good. Good catch shutting down before it overheated.

7ate9

I do have the closed system,and I was just trying to avoid going with one that has plastic on the ends.
Also I am in the process of putting a 3" zone lift
So my budget is being depleted very quickly lol..
Wish I new why this thing cracked the way it did?
Passenger side has a good 5" split.

Should I just go for a mopar /oe style??
What are some more recommendations?

JPXJMOAB

auto zone brand are like $90 and have a lifetime warranty! Great reviews and I like mine

7ate9

Life time warranty you really can't beat that I guess.

JPXJMOAB

it's just a good quality OE rad. I'd for sure recommend it

Cheddarnut

That's what I'm saying. I have swapped the radiator once in 20 years. So it was like 15 years on the first one, second is still going fine. Regular old stock radiator.

7ate9

I didn't check but I know the brand is spectra or something, 104.00 life time warranty.
I would like to get a 3 core/ row but I guess this will work for now .

JPXJMOAB

as stated above .. 3 core just isn't worth it in an XJ.

7ate9

Hey guys this is my rad I pulled from my 1990 xj4.0
Can someone tell if it's a 1 row/core?? How do you tell?
Would a two core rad be wider?

Cheddarnut

Yes. Replacing it with a good original equipment style will fit back no issues. If you want to spend a bunch of money then you can get a flexalite with all electric fans. Almost 900 dollars. Sweet looking but probably overkill.

7ate9

Can you tell if the one in the pic is a one row?
Just just curious what did they come with from the factory 2 row core?

Cheddarnut

Looks like a two core aluminum with plastic tanks. That was most common on models with the tow package.

7ate9

I'd like to find this same replacement rad .
I found a two core all aluminum, And Autozone don't carry a two core.
I found a Champion on eBay $177.97 two row
any experience with this particular radiator?

JPXJMOAB

in all honesty buy a 2 or 3 core isn't going to help much if any over an OE replacement.. MANY guys including mods run the rad from autozone because it's a good product and good price. You have our opinions.