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Jan 31, 2011 | 02:06 PM

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Stock style replacement radiator?

I pulled the rad. out of my current project last night to inspect it and it has discoloration in the bottom 1/4-1/3. Being that the last engine died of overheating, I'm thinking a replacement is a smart move, especially since it's got 127,000 miles on it.

Autozone, Advance Auto, O'Reilly sell pretty much the same one for $110.00. GMPartsDirect sells it for $208.00, murders you on shipping it (I could drive there in an hour and forty minutes).

Experience/ opinions with parts house radiators?

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Jan 31, 2011 | 04:22 PM

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I've gotten radiators from big box stores and haven't had a problem. But, if I were to choose, go for Napa first, then Carquest, O'reilly, Advance, Autozone, in that order.

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Jan 31, 2011 | 05:36 PM

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I got mine at AZ car stays super cool and never had an issue with it.

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Jan 31, 2011 | 06:36 PM

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same I got mine at AZ and I haven't had any issues with it

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Jan 31, 2011 | 08:43 PM

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Thanks all- just the feedback I was looking for. I'll see what Napa has, hadn't thought of them.

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Jan 31, 2011 | 08:46 PM

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They're all most likely going to sell the exact same part so I'd go with the one that has the best price. Save some time and search their websites.

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Feb 1, 2011 | 03:30 PM

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Looks like the Spectra CU1486 is what everybody sells. Grabbing one from AZ next week. Thanks again folks...

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