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Old 08-06-2009, 01:17 PM
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I discovered my radiator is leaking from the bottom of the driver side plastic endtank.

Would you guys recommend I replace the current unit with one from Autozone?

Do they cool as well, or heat as well in the winter?
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An Autozone replacemnt radiator is ~175 bucks.
An OEM replacement radiator is ~205 bucks from GMPartsDirect, part#: 52466004.
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If $$$ isn't too much of a concern, go with an OEM radiator. If it is, go with a good-condition used OEM radiator.
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
An Autozone replacemnt radiator is ~175 bucks.
An OEM replacement radiator is ~205 bucks from GMPartsDirect, part#: 52466004.

I saw that too. HOwever, it'll be about 1 week to 2 wks till they get that out to me. I don't really want to waste coolant and then drain it out in another wk to 2 wks.

However, I may fill it w/ water.
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**** it..

I call Sam Taylor Buick Cadillac, if you don't know it look it up, I order all my parts there.

218 + 15 s/h + peace of mind + ship tomorrow <<gm parts direct was 205+43.xx s/h

vs

173 + 17.5 taxes + not so peaceful



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