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Radiator Question

duntov

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Las Vegas, NV
I took my 1998 Cherokee to the shop today for an overheating problem. It would go from 210 up to 260 and so. They pressure tested it and said it has a small leak at the top of the radiator. I know a little about engines and such. Is this a major thing to change or should I let the shop go ahead and do it. They gave me an estimate of $456 to put in a new radiator and flush the system. What do you think?
 
Go and get a rad....search the web there are a few good ones out there usually for under 170$ shipped and install it in less than 2 hrs.

While you are at it replace the water pump, factory fan clutch and themostat while you ahve room -and still have a lot of money to spare.

pete
 
$140 for my radiator (all brass, 3 row, thicker and wider than stock) and took 30 mins to install, including the flush. Sockets, I think I used a 10mm, 13mm, and whatever the size was for the tranny cooler fitting. I've had the front clip off before though I've never done an XJ radiator before. Literally, a $15 Schuck's/Checker/Kragen tool kit could do the job.
 
autozone carries the GDI 3-core radiator for about $125. i bet the dealer price is $300+. and i suggest replacing the fan clutch and waterpump while its all apart as well.
 
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