typ44 - who carries the radiator w/ the metal side/hose necks?

[David Kavanagh]

Correct, Nissens are pretty crappy... not worth cost savings. I also
heard Modine were better but NLA. (and that was a year and a half ago
when I went through this). The OEM, while having the plastic end
tanks, will fit nicely and hold up for > 10 years (that is the provent
track record anyway).

David


On Tue, 2 Nov 2004 08:40:59 -0500, eric_r_kissell at whirlpool.com
<eric_r_kissell at whirlpool.com> wrote:
> 
> EAS (European Auto Specialist)
> http://www.europeanautomotive.com/
> 
> shows Nissens (all-metal?) brand radiators available for $159.37.
> 
> Note: I have read reports that some people have not been happy with the
> Nissens product.
> IIRC, two issues have been reported:
> 1) Threads for the rubber mount at the bottom need to be run through with a
> tap or the mount cannot be installed properly.
> 
> 2) Endtank leaks have appeared after less than 2 years.
> 
> No BTDT - this is just what I read here.
> 
> Maybe someone with BTDT will chime in...?
> 
> I just ordered a AKG brand (plastic endtanks) radiator for my 1991 200q. I
> figure it will be good for another 10-12 years like the original.
> 
> BTW, EAS had the best prices on the radiator I purchased with free shipping
> for orders over $50. They show an AKG brand (I assume plastic endtanks) for
> the 5ktq at $169.31.
> 
> In the past I put an all-metal Modine radiator in my 1986 5kcstq that fit
> well and has not shown any leaks, but I understand these are NLA. Can
> anyone confirm that this is true?
> 
> HTH,
> Eric
> 
> 
> 
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