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I bought one of the liliand global ones from rockauto for my S10 and I've been completely happy with it. Unfortunately the tyc that I bought for the dually was leaking at one of the tanks.
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I replaced mine a year ago in my 99' 2 door Tahoe with one from Napa. The only issue I've had with it was that most replacement radiators have and extra outlet below the radiator cap that I believe is for a Suburban or Tahoe with rear heat/air. If you don't need this, they put a cheap rubber plug and hose clamp on it....well the plug disintegrated and shot hot coolant all over the engine. Luckily i had just pulled into the garage and killed it. I replaced the plug and so far, no issues. If I had it to do over again I'd buy an AC Delco radiator that is absolutely correct in every way.
If money is no object, get a Be Cool aluminum radiator. I've had a couple in older Corvette"s I've had and they were fantastic!! They are pretty pricey though!
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I also have a Napa radiator. I believe it’s a Spectra and I’m happy with it for it to be a plastic tank. My little rubber plug is fixing to pop as well. I need to figure something out on that.I replaced mine a year ago in my 99' 2 door Tahoe with one from Napa. The only issue I've had with it was that most replacement radiators have and extra outlet below the radiator cap that I believe is for a Suburban or Tahoe with rear heat/air. If you don't need this, they put a cheap rubber plug and hose clamp on it....well the plug disintegrated and shot hot coolant all over the engine. Luckily i had just pulled into the garage and killed it. I replaced the plug and so far, no issues. If I had it to do over again I'd buy an AC Delco radiator that is absolutely correct in every way.
If money is no object, get a Be Cool aluminum radiator. I've had a couple in older Corvette"s I've had and they were fantastic!! They are pretty pricey though!
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The original plugs were crap. Went in to my local store and they gave me a pack of 2 Coolant Bypass Plugs. Don't have the part number or the inside diameter but they have several sizes.I also have a Napa radiator. I believe it’s a Spectra and I’m happy with it for it to be a plastic tank. My little rubber plug is fixing to pop as well. I need to figure something out on that.
So the ones you bought are better quality? I’d rather not spray coolant one day and poison all the dogs in the county.The original plugs were crap. Went in to my local store and they gave me a pack of 2 Coolant Bypass Plugs. Don't have the part number or the inside diameter but they have several sizes.
Yes, I pitched a fit about the lack of quality. Seems like most major parts stores have nothing but subpar parts from China. I try to buy just GM and AC Delco....although some of those are made in China too, at least they're to GM spec.
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I have no experience with that brand or any Oreillys radiators, I'm sure they're fine. If you look closely at the pics of both of those, notice the rubber plug with the hose clamp...its below the where the radiator cap goes. This is what we were talking about having an issue with. If that port is unused and plugged like they have it, it can possibly fail at some point like mine did. Thats why I would get an AC Delco radiator, theirs are correct and don't have this unless your vehicle requires it.So I could get this/same core size as mine........
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...8/chevrolet/k1500-pickup-4wd?q=radiator&pos=2
or this one w another inch of core for a few more dollars.....
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...8/chevrolet/k1500-pickup-4wd?q=radiator&pos=3
what to do? anything wrong w more capacity, anyone know about Murray? are they any good?