Bob_esper

ok my 99 cherokee sport's raditor has started leaking again, when i first bought it it had a slow leak and we fixed that by using the stop leak stuff and it has worked fine for the last year. it has started leaking again and i tried the stop leak stuff and it worked for about a day and now its leaking again. it seems to start leaking only when the thermostat kicks open. now i was wondering if maybe i could get away with just flushing the system and trying thestop leak stuff again or if i should go ahead and just replace it. thanks

FrankSchmeiser

I would replace the radiator they are not all that expensive heck you can even upgrade to a 3 row for a few dollars more check out radiator barn the prices are great from what I have seen and the swap is very simple to do withe minimal tools.

Bob_esper

if you had to ball park what do you think it would cost for a 2 row or a 3 row. and i would be doing all the labor

FrankSchmeiser

All together I would say around 200 if you go with the three row and about 175 if you go with the oem 2 row

Bob_esper

how much better is the 3 row

FrankSchmeiser

at least 50% better but I have no frame of reference since I do not have one one in mine but in my 89 I am for sure going to put one in for no more than it costs.

Bob_esper

alright cause i do a good little deal of towing

JeepingDan

might wanna flush the system out while your at it. That stop leak stuff clogs the heater core and rad over time. I never put that stuff in my stuff..... unless I don't care about it.

Bob_esper

yeah i was thinking about flushing it then trying that stuff again but no matter what it will get flushed

spee-d

i just picked up a csf 3 row for $165 the other day just have to find the time to install. 1-(800)-radiator. $220 list $165 my cost through my shop.