Radiator

[User_name]

What's going on guys?
1995 chevrolet c2500 tbi 5.7/nv4500 trans. It's an 8 lug.
My radiator is leaking on the driver's side, at the bottom of the jug where it connects to the aluminum portion of the radiator when the engine gets to temp.
No problem. 28 year old plastic and 28 year old jug gaskets. Totally understandable.
What are your recommendations on a good radiator? Are there any all metal ones that would be good? This truck is seeing hard-ish use which consists of pulling a car once a month or two and it also will be making 170 mile a day trips frome home > school >work > home. Thank you

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

There are companies that make all aluminum radiators for our trucks, but they're expensive compared to the stock type. If you don't mind a cosmetic imperfection, sometimes they have those available for a lot less $$. Friend of mine told me about this, I can't remember the company he was using but he had used them several times and was happy with their products. He found them online....

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

I have one from these guys. Have had a 3 row for 4 years now with no issues.

www.radiatorexpress.com/part-lookup/radiator/chevrolet/1995/c2500/base/57l-v8

 

[Caman96]

Another option. OE style was good for 28 years!

CU624

Spectra Premium believes in a green and sustainable economy. That's why it uses its core competencies of metallurgical transformation, heat transfer and high quality assembly capacity, as well as its extensive expertise, to stand out in the booming vehicle electrification sector in Quebec.

ecat.spectrapremium.com

 

[RichLo]

^x2

I only replace with factory style 2-row radiators with the plastic ends. They last for years and are a proven design and the aluminum 2-row cools better than a 3-row. That 3-row and 4-row is just transference from back when radiators were copper and couldnt hold the PSI as well as aluminum. Up to a 3" thick radiator, if you go thicker than 3" than you'll need a 3rd row.

If you want more cooling, install one from a 3500 454 truck of the same year.

 

[Dravec]

I recommend the B624 radiator from AutoZone. Personal preference.

 

[studigggs]

Radiators, batteries, and alternators I go with auto store brands. Easy swaps and lifetime warranties that are easy to process.

 

[Caman96]

My Spectra https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/en/parts/CU624 came from AdvanceAutoParts so I get easy process if any problems. 2 years without any so far.

 

[97Burban57]

Looks like I will be getting a cheepo from autozone too then lol , mine is all goonked up after 25 yrs

 

[udidwht]

Given it's leaking try Irontite All weather Seal'

https://irontite.com/p/8197-all-weather-seal-pint/v/8197

Better than any of the others on the market.