>From what I remember when I was stationed in Las Vegas(110+) in the
summer and I had a '68 barracuda with a 450+hp motor and auto trans, I just
went to a radiator shop and had them get me a 4-row radiator from a big
block GM and had them change the upper and lower tanks over to a Chrysler
mount . it worked perfectly with no trouble at all. I don't know what the
demensions are for DAKS but it's worth a try, what with all those cars and
trucks out there. especially if you want to change over to ALL metal- I
know I would if I was looking at over 300 smackers (if under let the dealer
eat it!!)
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> From: Randy E. Bowman <r.bowman@cvce.com>
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: RE: DML: radiator problems on '93 club cab
> Date: Tuesday, October 14, 1997 10:16 AM
>
> On Sunday, October 12, 1997 10:56 PM, John Lindsay
> [SMTP:jlindsay@oharamfg.com] wrote:
> > At 11:38 AM 10/12/97 -0400, you wrote:
> > >I recently had to change the radiator on my '93 Dakota Sport club
> cab(57K
> > >miles).Upon removal, I inspected it closely and found no signs of
impact
>
> > >damage but did find stress cracks in several places.My
conclusions?Poor
> > >quality on the part of the radiator manufactorer.Anyone else had this
> > >problem?I own a 1970 Camaro that has never had any problem like this.
> >
> > A week or so ago, the radiator let loose on my '95 4x4 V-8 club cab. A
> > crack on the flange that holds the top plastic tank on. Local repair
shop
> > (reputable) said it can't be repaired.
> >
> > They ordered me a new one....... $417. But, it didn't fit. All was
fine
> > except the connections for the trans cooler. I have the towing package,
> with
> > the external trans cooler. The connection for the cooler wasn't right,
&
> a
> > call to his distributer said that's all they list.
> >
> > Now I'm at the local Dodge dealer's mercy...... $475. (=Gag=)
> >
> > Anyone have one laying around, or a source for a correct aftermarket
> unit?
> >
> >
> > Thanx,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Maddog
> I got mine for $217, sounds like your getting ripped. I also have the
> Trans cooler, just cut off the pipe and put in a piece of rubber hose.
> This is what i did and it is working just fine, I would check around for
a
> good local radiator shop and check prices, like i said, you are getting
> screwed at over $400.00
>
>
> Randy E. Bowman
> Catawba Valley Computer
> http://www.cvce.com
>
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