FW: [V8] Replacement Radiator

[Buchholz, Steven]

... found the post I did on the subject in my archives.  Given the fact the
V8 radiator has an integral transmission cooler I don't know if I'd spend a
lot of time trying to find a different app that works.  If you're willing to
spend almost $300 for one not spec'ed for the V8, it should be no problem
putting down $200 for the right part ... 

Congrats on the new job!

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)

> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 1:26 PM
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: [V8] Replacement Radiator
> 
> ... I got my replacement radiator from Rod at TPC, but I 
> found similar pricing at alloemaudiparts ... I think the 
> price was a shade over $200, but there was no issues with 
> installation ... the radiator I installed was just like the 
> one I removed.  Shayne recently reported that there may be 
> all metal units available from Modine ... you may be able to 
> obtain them from a local radiator house.  
> 
> Remember to get the replacement o-ring seals for the 
> transmission cooler.  I also had a rather difficult time 
> getting the tranny cooler line that attached to the top of 
> the heat exchanger to disengage the radiator.  Ah yes, one 
> other recollection ... I found it nearly impossible to access 
> the plastic hold down rivets for the intake air ducting ... 
> so I simply broke them off when I was pulling the radiator.  
> If you use this technique you will need 4 (or 8 if you 
> include the ducting behind the core support) new clips ... 
> don't know the number but they're like $0.40 each from the dealer ...
> 
> Steve B
> San Jose, CA (USA)
> 
>  >  Hoping to get some quick help on this one.....
>  >  I need a radiator.
>  >  In looking through my archives, I see that Cobram bought one from
>  >  Discount Radiators that has a GM application, Model #GM C96 for
>  >  $199 including shipping.  The email I have is before it was 
>  >  installed.
>  >  Cobram, can you verify this one will fit?
>  >  
>  >  Also, Dave Head bought another one from Discount Radiator, Model
>  >  #225 for $199, which has the specific application for the 
> 90 V8Q and
>  >  seems to be ALL metal, but needs a notch cut out to clear the hood
>  >  latch.
>  >  
>  >  Can anyone verify this info is correct?  Does anyone else 
> have info
>  >  on a better deal?
>  >  Appreciate the help - thanks!
>