hornetman

My radiator has a leak upper left hand side, I thought I would try some 20/20 metal set but after curing all day yesterday and driving to work she is still leaking. Seems to be right along the upper seam. What radiator should I order to replace, I have heard Mishimoto has some issues.

karls10jk

I'd go Mopar. It's been good this long. Be sure to water flush the system then fill it with the proper coolant- HOAT for our year.

hornetman

Got a shot at going with Virginia Radiator for $135.70 plus tax.

hornetman

I have looked at Mopar P/N 68143886AA...I don't know if all the web sites that advertise this part Number are OE, Rock Auto shipped next business day is $242.78

hornetman

I haven't called Steelership but should I put out $100 more to get the 6814386AA? All websites that listed this and their price:
Quadratec $244.00
www.moparpartsoverstock.com $247.01
Rock Auto $242.78 (next day shipping)
4 WheelParts $272.99

After Market...Virginia Radiator $135.70 plus tax

ReconJeep

Got a link? Googled it but got nothing but radiator shop around Virginia.

"Ex Umbris Venimus"

hornetman

Got it from Halls dealership for $246.38

hornetman

Does new radiator need to be flushed?

karls10jk

Rinsing the inside with water can't hurt it-- ideally distilled water only but I don't see a hose being detrimental.

Be sure to flush the casting sand out of the bottom of your reservoir. It lifts straight off and you've got to shoot the hose in there at funny angles to get the sand and sludge out.

Northridge4x4

We run Mishimoto's in several of our Jeeps. Regardless of radiator choice, you should check out the Evans Waterless Coolant. Very neat product with some helpful attributes. One big thing, as that is runs at basically zero pressure, so even as it heats up it puts a lot less stress on hoses, joints, welds, etc. It will last the life of the vehicle!

https://www.northridge4x4.com/search?q=evans+coolant