Radiator Replacement

OK,

I am getting ready to replace my radiator on my '96 XJ with A/C & manual 5 speed trans. 4L inline 6 engine.

I am planning on replacing otherthings as well when I get the suff appart.

1. Radiator - O'Rileys - Godan Inc - $200 - lifetime warranty (brass and copper construction 3 core)
2. Upper / Lower Radiator hoses - O'Rileys
3. Water Pump - O'Rileys - $35 - lifetime warranty

Other things I know should come from dealership

1. Clutch Fan
2. Iddler bearing assembly just below the A/C
3. Thermostat
4. tensioning pully

What other things do I need to worry about ?

Tom Dennis

Now might be a good time to check the crankshaft pulley vibration damper for wobble or rubber decay, and the front seal for leakage, because it's easier to fix this with the radiator off.

Is that a dealer only part for the vibration dampener.

I did look at it when I was replacing my slave clutch cylinder and it seemed to look OK

Tom Dennis

That Godan Inc radiator is a GDI, internet special price is like $99-$107 or thereabouts for the same thing. Water pump I would use dealer only, I don't care if I can get if for $20-$40 cheaper if I have to replace it every two years. Hoses are a toss up, the factory hoses will lay flat and be better fitted than some aftermarket ones, make sure the lower hose has a spring in it to prevent it from collapsing.
New belt is also a good idea, keep your old one for a spare under the rear seat.

I just replaced the belt last year so it should be good.

Funny that they are charging $100 extra for the GDI radiator. I would pay that for a Modine if I can find them.

Radiator conversion

I just did the same thing,here's the list
1.GDI 3 core (open sys).............$140.00 w/lifetime wnty
2.Water pump $0.......................exchange lifetime warranty
3.hoses,clamps,t stat recovery bottle Prestone antifreeze
2 gal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,$60 n change.
Recovery bottle came w/ 5/16" clear tubing but I opted for gasline hose and the stock tubing was too short.
4.New heater control valve.......$16.00.
To get the open system the radiator has to be for a 91' as does the heater valve.

Anthropy said:

Is that a dealer only part for the vibration dampener.

I did look at it when I was replacing my slave clutch cylinder and it seemed to look OK

Tom Dennis

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I'm really not sure, but I am assuming it's a dealer part. I just did my radiator (got tired of having to turn on the heat every time I went up a hill) and was planning to use a spare with a healthy looking rubber damper, and then noticed that there was wear on the sealing surface, so I decided my old one isn't bad enough. If it looks intact and doesn't visibly wobble it's probably all right.

Anyway, I found that on the 95 I can pull the radiator up and out of the way without even disconnecting the hoses, especially after tossing the a/c condenser, so the job will be easy enough when I get around to it (which, knowing me, will probably be when chunks of the pulley start flying through the grille )

You can get that 2-row Modine at Napa.

$195

http://www.napaonline.com

This site is run by a Jeeper with an excellent history http://dpgoffroad.com/ and he sells Modine. He will beat competitors prices and he's practicaly your neighbor. Ask for Dirk.

Thanks guys - I will look into those sources. I missed calling NAPA yesterday.

Tom Dennis