Hi Guys, I am new hear and Irish so go easy on me 😀 I got a 1989 Gen 1 Dodge Shelby Dakota. With the 318.

My problem is I live in Germany and while trying to get past emissions test the top of the Radiator blew straight out. Right in the solder seam. Trying to figure out a replacement radiator has me totally confused.

The only reference I have have found is a sticker with CSF J13139178 witch gets gets me no where.

Any one know witch Cold Case Radiator would fit, or any quality radiator that will fit.

That 318 is squeezed in tight not a lot of room.

Any advice appreciated.

 

In the first FAQ section there are parts manuals about 2/3 way down the page.
Have you tried to get a radiator shop to resolder it?
You can go to Rock Auto and even though they are out of stock the info page shows the specs and you may be able to use their part number to find one.

 

Thanks Onemore,

i will have a look at rock auto but most just stock the 3.9 V6 Radiator got to say I am not overly impressed how the radiator was fixed in but I suppose that's how they did things iin the late 80,s

i think the Radiator might have been blocked it's not in good shape, it kind of twisted the top when it blew out..I definatly need a new one.

 

Even if they cannot repair it they can use it as a guide to build you a new one if you cannot find one that will fit. Or modifying the mounting on a V8 rad from another dodge??? Seems like any other rig that used the same motor would also have that rad in it.

 

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