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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:52 PM
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You asking me dog? Or the op?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by dirtydog
So, how much did you spend on the radiator and the coolant to replenish/flush the system? I'd imagine more than the $150 you initially thought after shipping and odss/ends etc..
Grand total was right at $190. I bought a slightly more expensive radiator that ended up costing about $160. $30 worth of Prestone. If I had wanted to use the cheapest radiator (110 shipped) it could have come in at around 150. Since I had been through 2 of the cheaper radiators, I wanted to try something different. I purchased a Vista Pro. It was definetly heavier than the one I took out. Was able to reuse all the clips so no other odds and ends were required.

So far nothing has been leaking and all seems to be good.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Good deal! Thanks for the info.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2019 | 06:49 PM
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I just did it today. Great way to spend Labor Day. It took me about 90 min. I watched one video and spent 15 looking for my large reach. But all in all it was fun and I saved a bundle. Not to mention the satisfaction of doing it yourself! I spent about $200 and got a quote for $695. So I’m happy. Original problem leaking radiator.
 
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