I have an '89 4wd with a 3.0. I have had it for 40K of the 230K that's showing on the odometer. My radiator cap had a tear in the gasket so I replaces it knowing that would create more pressure and could cause problems. Well, yesterday I changed my oil and greased the truck. When I opened the hood I noticed a small amount of liquid on the top flange of my radiator. No smell. No steam. Just saw a little moisture. I cleaned that off and vented the radiator. WhenI had put the new oil in and was ready to start it and let it run a bit, I cleaned the radiator really good where I had seen the moisture. As soon as the truck warmed up a bit it started just barely seeping good ole green antifreeze.
OK. I need a radiator. I have seen them online [and local parts places online sights] I see them from $80 up to $500. I never buy the cheapest of anything but I don't need an aluminum multi core radiator as I do not run the truck hard. It's bone stock. Iuse 4wd in the winter some and am off road hunting a little in the fall. I actually probably baby the truck compared to most.
My question would be do you folks have a tried and true online parts place that has served you well? I have bought 2 or so in the past online for other trucks but do not have a clue where. I have to say I have never had a problem before with online purchased radiators. I DO want it to run cool though! Thought maybe I could get some info here.
One other thing that scares me is when I put a new one in I hope it doesn't decide to take something else out....Like a head gasket or the like. I don't have a place and am nt really able to start tearing into the engine...other than a small amout of rust the truck is in very good shape. More importand I really like the truck.
Any help will be appreciated.
OK. I need a radiator. I have seen them online [and local parts places online sights] I see them from $80 up to $500. I never buy the cheapest of anything but I don't need an aluminum multi core radiator as I do not run the truck hard. It's bone stock. Iuse 4wd in the winter some and am off road hunting a little in the fall. I actually probably baby the truck compared to most.
My question would be do you folks have a tried and true online parts place that has served you well? I have bought 2 or so in the past online for other trucks but do not have a clue where. I have to say I have never had a problem before with online purchased radiators. I DO want it to run cool though! Thought maybe I could get some info here.
One other thing that scares me is when I put a new one in I hope it doesn't decide to take something else out....Like a head gasket or the like. I don't have a place and am nt really able to start tearing into the engine...other than a small amout of rust the truck is in very good shape. More importand I really like the truck.
Any help will be appreciated.