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Old 10-06-2013, 06:12 PM
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ok anyone know the cheapest place to get a radiator for a 2001 Dakota with the 5.9? autozone and orielys both want close to 200 bucks! just though I would ask.
 
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:42 PM
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If it doesn't have to be new you could try a boneyard.
 
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Old 10-06-2013, 06:54 PM
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I went through 1-800-radiator. I think I paid like 150 delivered. All aluminum, none of the plastic tank BS. I think all motor sizes use the same rad.
 
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Old 10-06-2013, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 00DakDan
If it doesn't have to be new you could try a boneyard.
our junkyards suck!!! im hoping its the radiator causing it to heat up, don't do it all the time but on occasion, already changed the water pump and I can hear the fan clutch when I start it.
 
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Old 10-06-2013, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dakota5.9
our junkyards suck!!! im hoping its the radiator causing it to heat up, don't do it all the time but on occasion, already changed the water pump and I can hear the fan clutch when I start it.
have you flushed it out both ways? Ditto with the heater core?
 
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Old 10-06-2013, 07:33 PM
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How about the thermostat? They can hang up sometimes too.
 
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RockAuto has one as low as $92

Most seem to hover around $130-150.
 
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Old 10-06-2013, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 00DakDan
How about the thermostat? They can hang up sometimes too.
Haven't flushed it nor the heater core and have put 3 new tstats in.
 
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Originally Posted by dakota5.9
Haven't flushed it nor the heater core and have put 3 new tstats in.
flush both going both ways. You'll be amazed at what comes out.
 
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Old 10-07-2013, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by magnethead
flush both going both ways. You'll be amazed at what comes out.
ill take it to the local mechanic cuase I have no idea on what im doing.
 
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