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Best Radiator for 2000 1500 3.9?

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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Default Best Radiator for 2000 1500 3.9?

Any particular brands best? Thanks
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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When it comes to radiators, usually OEM is the best. You can get aftermarket ones, but there really isn't a bunch of technology in them, so there isn't a whole bunch of them. Bigger and thicker ones can be bought if you want to take the time to look for one. And I have personally always used the advice of a local radiator shop and had my original rotted and pressurized/tested when I needed a new one.

Now since this van has been out for such a long time, you may want to see if you can get an old steel one to work. A reputable shop would be able to tell you this. The plastic on radiators is usually the issue, unless your block and heads are rusted -- then you will need your radiator rotted.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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I forgot to say that there are a few good aluminum radiators out there...you may want to look at one of these if inclined...
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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If you search this forum for radiator there is a good deal of information to be found. It pretty much comes down to a choice between an OEM Valeo or an aluminum Silla.

That said, this dual core Valeo brass/copper radiator is reasonably priced and mine has worked perfectly for 17 months with no issues.

http://amzn.com/B000C8EPME
 
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