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98 Dodge Ram 4x4 1500 needs a radiator?

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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Smile 98 Dodge Ram 4x4 1500 needs a radiator?

I have a 1998 Dodge Ram Sport 4x4 1500 5.8 liter. It has 182,000 miles. It has NEVER been in the shop!!! Today it started leaking antifreeze. It is on the passenger side. Probably leaking where the plastic meets the metal? I would like to just replace the radiator with a brand new one. Is there a GOOD aftermarket radiator available? If so what are the best brand names and where can I order one from? Thanks in advance!!!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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I just go to the autoparts store and buy one. that's me! but i will tell you that if you buy a new one make sure it has the same cores and a new radiator cap also big mistake sometime with over heating problems radiator cap is bad. yours is leaking so you need a radiator anyways grab a cap they are less then 10 bucks and the correct psi too
thanks Pizzo
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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Diesel or gas engine? 5.9L maybe?

I got 61 of those radiators laying around. List price on them $228. $123 you can have one. I sell them to advanced auto and other retailers for about $145ish.

I can probably throw a cap in there if I have one laying around lol. coreyv@eliteautoac.com shoot me an email
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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make sure it is the radiator....cuz thats what mine started with, and radiator was replaced, then i had to replace fan cutch t-stat, and water pump, and timing cover gasket .so just be 100% positive
 
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