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Old 06-28-04 | 11:04 PM
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80 short radiator

Where can I buy a new one pretty cheap?
Old 06-29-04 | 09:01 AM
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If you can't find one here, go to your local BoneYard and hopefully you get lucky.
I have an 80 Radiator w/ Same year Oil Cooler installed in my 84GSL.
Hooks right up with no Mods nessa.
Works and Cools Great!!!
I had an 80 Parts Car. I wish I had'nt given it away.
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Old 06-29-04 | 09:42 AM
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try www.radiators.com i found a radiator for my SE for $160 shipped. works great!
Old 06-29-04 | 03:47 PM
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I have been buy Modine radiators from DiscountAutoParts.com, free shipping over $100 orders.

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MODINE 701 RADIATOR
Note: mt $160.38



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Old 06-29-04 | 05:44 PM
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There's one on ebay right now. Check it out HERE
Old 06-29-04 | 06:34 PM
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I have a tall radiator just in case. But in any rate, if you find one here in LA, let me know and I will bring it to you since I will be in Vegas on saturday morning.
Old 06-29-04 | 06:42 PM
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I got mine from NAPA for $120, in 1999.
Old 06-29-04 | 10:56 PM
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Thanks guys. radiator.com quoted me 114.00 to my door.
Old 06-29-04 | 11:38 PM
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But they will not tell you who makes the aftermarket radiator. Maybe you don't care, a engine is a huge cost to replace if it overheats.

I have trusted the Modine radiator for years, and comes with a lifetime guarantee (limit) against craftmanship.

Plus I know there is not going to be any fitment issues. but maybe that is what they are shipping you. Or one from China......

Let us know how it works out.


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Old 06-30-04 | 12:31 AM
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My Modine radiator did not fit perfectly... the lower radiator nipple had a 90 degree bend up and to the left, which is NOT the way the stock radiator was. Had to seriously finesse the hose on and even today I am surprised it never leaked.

Incidentally, this is the same radiator that is in my '85. The left side bracket (the plate that actually bolts to the core support sheetmetal) has come loose, and the radiator is held up with a bungee cord. The right side is starting to break free as well. I'm thinking of just adapting a common newer car radiator, something that uses rubber bushings to mount it.
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