I'm surprised your factory plastic radiator lasted that long. Mine lasted 4
years and 40,000 miles before it started to leak.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: DML: overheating problems/dodge full of @#$%?
> > This still happens if you change out your coolant on a regular basis? I
> > can't count on my radiator to be good to go for let's say 4-5 years if I
> > keep my coolant fresh and clean....like flush and refill every year?
>
> My truck still has its factory installed radiator now at 142,000 miles.
The
> water pump started leaking out of the weep hole at 138,000 miles. When I
> replaced the pump, the inside area whick bolts upto/against the block
looked
> brand new. I have NEVER had any cooling issues with my truck, it has ran
> nice a cool reguardless of what temperature is was outside or what I was
> towing. I drain/refill the radiator once a year and flush the system every
> other year. I have also always used Prestone.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
>
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