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Old May 19, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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I've been haveing problems with the truck heating up a bit here lately.And I've Changed everything i could possibly Change except for the radiator.And yes there are cold spots in the radiator.So,I was wondering if any of y'all have an idea where i could get a radiator thats not really expensive?.Like under $250.00 or even cheaper if possible.The new one has to have the filler neck in it because its a 2005.All the ones i can find doesn't have the filler neck.If any of y'all have any ideas it would be greatly appreciated.Thanks
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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doesn't anyone have any ideas?
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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what do you mean by the filler neck?
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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where the radiator cap goes
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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well instead of buying a radiator you can get a flush kit that should take care of the cold spots, buy flushing out any debris or whatevers in there just my .02
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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well instead of buying a radiator you can get a flush kit that should take care of the cold spots, buy flushing out any debris or whatevers in there just my .02
+1^^^ it sure would be worth a try before getting off the cash for a new one.
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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I have never seen a home flush kit work. Just knocks more crap off the inside of the jacket. Take it to a radiator shop and they will back flush the radiator off the truck.
This may not work and you will have to get a new one anyway. Just my past experience with a friends 5.9 truck.
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Yeah unfortunatly i've done the home flush kit like 5 times.guess i'll call the only radiator shop in town and see how much there gonna ding me.should probably take some vasoline with me also...lol
 
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Old May 20, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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I got one for a 97 Ram from Roppels radiator here in town for about 1/2 of what Autozone wanted. Check with local radiator shops.
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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thanks for all the suggestions.I found one for $150.00 delivered
 
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