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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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I didn't use full strength but just a little bit then ran for 10 min then drained the system.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Just for kicks keep an eye on your head, look straight down every so often from the oil filler cap looking for a crack between cylinders # 3 and #4. Hope you never see one.Once it's warmed up if you have a crack you should see a line of anti-freeze.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mtulett1
OPTION 2:
HEAVY DUTY THREE ROW
Specifications Core Size: 31 X 10-15/16 X 1-13/16 Inlet Header: 10-15/16 X 2-1/2 Outlet Header: 10-15/16 X 2-1/2 Inlet Connection: TOP 1-1/4 PASSENGERS SIDE Outlet Connection: BOTTOM 1-1/2 DRIVERS SIDE Transmission Oil Cooler: YES Engine Oil Cooler: NONE Mounting:
Notes: THREE ROW, ALL METAL $197.98 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE radiator $0.00 FREE Shipping in the Continental United States $0.00 FREE Lifetime Warranty -$5.00 Online Discount $192.98 IS YOUR FINAL COST
Please note that sales tax will be added if you live in FL, GA, SC, NC, AL, TX or NV.
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Looks like the price went up sorry about your luck! but i would still pay that for a 3 row all metal rad.
I believe it's ALL METAL (copper/brass), not aluminum.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by djb383
.....a 3 row all aluminum, where are they now?????
I have a Champion all aluminum sealed 3 core radiator around 160 shipped from ebay. Look around you should be able to find one under 200 shipped.

Picture of it is in my album. All Aluminum baby!!!
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Yep, that Champion 3 row is a nice lookin' rad....wish I could have found something like that local....may consider it next time.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by djb383
I believe it's ALL METAL (copper/brass), not aluminum.
thats why you're the vet baby! kudos
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mtulett1
thats why you're the vet baby! kudos
....no, not true, I'm a vet 'cause I'm a post *****.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Keep it on topic guys.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 12:30 AM
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Preciate the help y'all. Went with the Radiator Barn HD 3 row. Ive been up visiting my brother at State, hopefully it will be there by the time I get home.

Plan to completely flush the system myself, no sense in paying someone to do it.

Hopefully its smooth sailing afterwards.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jblack'00xj
Plan to completely flush the system myself, no sense in paying someone to do it.
I once thought that myself.

Then I learned most shops use some sort of cleaner and they do the flush at engine temp.

Those two things alone make it worth taking it to a shop. Not to mention they have to dispose of the coolant themselves. That way you don't have to worry about getting rid of it safely...
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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If u have it flushed, leave the old rad in, install the new rad after the flush, don't chance flushed crud settleing in the bottom of the new rad.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by djb383
If u have it flushed, leave the old rad in, install the new rad after the flush, don't chance flushed crud settleing in the bottom of the new rad.

x10

I've thought about getting a flush then tug the thing home, without running the motor. Then replace EVERYTHING cooling related. That way everything is squeaky clean.

That is in a perfect world, and my system should be completely replaced anyway.

Money doesn't grow on trees, though.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
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Money doesn't grow on trees, though.

It does for me.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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where is said tree?
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BigBear
It does for me.
Pics and a sapling or
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