I just got my rad and WOW the rad is black not green (like my old POS rad. Its completely 100% new; both sensors, the rad cap and mounts.

Also i replaced the ALL the crappy mazda hose clamps for good plumbing ones

 

Isn’t it nice to have a new and shinny radiator!

 

its almost too clean to shove in my car i dont wanna get any bugs and dirt on it

 

Hey, If the new radiator didn’t have shields on it, take the box it came in and cut out a couple of shields to protect the coils, just make sure you can get them out once it’s bolted in place. Helps protect the radiator as you slide it into place. Plus, made it a lot easier to put the shroud, fan, and fan clutch in place wasn’t as worried about screwing up my new radiator due to a inadvertent slip up.

Just my $0.02…………

 

it wasn't too hard without it though