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smashed&bent
02-03-2006, 01:28 AM
took my radiator out yesterday, was leaking near the lower mount. turns out it was plugged, and they are unable to fix it. so they are going to call me tomorrow with a quote on re-coring it. what does a new radiator go for? i found the aluminum radiators on Predator's website for 1500$; is it worth it? didnt really want to spend that kinda change...
smashed&bent
02-03-2006, 01:28 AM
took my radiator out yesterday, was leaking near the lower mount. turns out it was plugged, and they are unable to fix it. so they are going to call me tomorrow with a quote on re-coring it. what does a new radiator go for? i found the aluminum radiators on Predator's website for 1500$; is it worth it? didnt really want to spend that kinda change...
ssgharkness020147
02-03-2006, 02:11 AM
I really have not heard of anyone being all that happy with the alumunum rad, there are those that like it, but the people that bought it expecting it to solve cooling problems have not been happy. I cant tell you off hand what a new one from HUMMER with cost you, but I would suggest checking ebay. They pop up from time to time, usually because the seller installed an aluminum rad.
NoMoGMPG
02-03-2006, 02:12 AM
The Predator radiator, while an slight improvement, is not worth the $1500. Have your old one recored and pressure tested. It will last a long time if you change your coolant every 2 years then flush.
smashed&bent
02-03-2006, 04:44 PM
its being recored as we speak... thanks guys.
Ground hawg
02-04-2006, 02:46 AM
Dave at bluehummer outfitters Quoted me at $1084.00 for new. I've also seen several lately on Ebay also oil coolers for $50+ but there used and not tested, sold as is. So you might get a good one(but you might not)

GROUND HWG
smashed&bent
02-06-2006, 04:46 AM
now another problem.. my fan is damaged. can i buy any fan from a vehicle with a 6.5L TD (like a late 90s chevy truck)?? if so, i can get one tomorrow and put my radiator back in. otherwise i have to roder one and wait. and waiting sucks... thanks guys.
NoMoGMPG
02-07-2006, 12:50 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by smashed&bent:
now another problem.. my fan is damaged. can i buy any fan from a vehicle with a 6.5L TD (like a late 90s chevy truck)?? if so, i can get one tomorrow and put my radiator back in. otherwise i have to roder one and wait. and waiting sucks... thanks guys. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, the fan and fan clutch are different. AMG only.