Radiator Opinions.

[Knucklehead97]

Hey guys. I'm fixing to swap from a closed to open cooling system and I found this 2 row radiator on Ebay for a good deal. I wanted you guys opinions on it before purchase.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Row-BRAND-NEW-Aluminum-Radiator-Jeep-Cherokee-Comanche-2-5-4-0-/170857355687?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AJeep%7CModel%3ACherokee&hash=item27c7e459a7&vxp=mtr

The reason I have went to Ebay is because I'm on a budget, but would still like good quality products. I have about $130 for the swap and that's including the price of the overflow bottle, hoses, and I'd love to also get a curved blade fan to go with it. I just want my truck to be able to run without spewing fluid everywhere or melting a MAP hose. 

Thanks

[danbyrambler]

Well . . . . Not such a good deal, IMO - - - 2 things - It's not a 2 row (Read the fine print/description) Just a core thickness of 1.25 inch - - The other is alum core & plastic ends - Not a biggie to me - I've used this type for years with no probs - - - - - - - - Anyway,  Advance Auto has the same radiator for 99.99 - PN # 432268 & their discount code TRT41 $40 0ff $100+ will work if you add something cheap like $1.49 D Grease #09980 to the order - Order total of 101.48 now becomes $61.48 plus tax & has the benny of easy to use warranty, God forbid - - If the local AA store doesn't have the rad in stock they'll have to get it 1'st before the online discount for in store pickup will work - If no local AA store the order total will have to be $125 minimum for free home ship & the $40 off - - Easy enuff to do by adding upper & lower rad hoses for instance - (#s D71321 E71320) -  $126.46 total would become $86.46 plus tax- still a good deal me thinks - - - For the rest of the stuff, T-stat-H hoses & such, I'd order separately  & use code trt30 - 30% off up $50 total discount per order - - - - AdvanceAutoRockPepO'rile discounts/special offers at http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com

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[Jeep Driver]

$65 to your door is pretty damn cheap.

 

However, as danby said, the AA return policy is hard to beat.

 

As to the AA discount deal........here in E TN we have 10% sales tax and if the AA store does not stock it cannot be ordered for pick up online.....you'll just have to check.

[danbyrambler]

I've run into the problem with not in stock at my local store & have found 2 ways around it - - They can get whatever from another store/warehouse & as soon as it hits their inv the online works - Inv update happens at departure from sending location - If has to be ordered from mfg/supplier then do it, return it when arrives & it's on their inv & again, online works - - I've done both ways at their suggestion/blessing - I used my cell on the order return thing while still in the store - Great if not inna hurry - - - The total sales tax here in MO is 10% +- a little depending upon community - However, if there is no store in your MO zip then no tax - works great for my GreenAcres type rural area & the route I always take for anything qualifying for free S&H.

[Timeless]

Alot of those ebay radiators are made in China and are of pretty poor quality.  Some folks get lucky though.  Ebay radiator has a 14 day return policy...and what seems like no actual warranty.

 

Here is a CSF single row, same core thickness with a 2 year warranty for about the same money: http://www.amazon.com/CSF-1193-3251-Radiator/dp/B002M161CQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405956203&sr=8-2&keywords=csf+radiator+jeep+comanche

[Knucklehead97]

Well . . . . Not such a good deal, IMO - - - 2 things - It's not a 2 row (Read the fine print/description) Just a core thickness of 1.25 inch - - The other is alum core & plastic ends - Not a biggie to me - I've used this type for years with no probs - - - - - - - - Anyway,  Advance Auto has the same radiator for 99.99 - PN # 432268 & their discount code TRT41 $40 0ff $100+ will work if you add something cheap like $1.49 D Grease #09980 to the order - Order total of 101.48 now becomes $61.48 plus tax & has the benny of easy to use warranty, God forbid - - If the local AA store doesn't have the rad in stock they'll have to get it 1'st before the online discount for in store pickup will work - If no local AA store the order total will have to be $125 minimum for free home ship & the $40 off - - Easy enuff to do by adding upper & lower rad hoses for instance - (#s D71321 E71320) -  $126.46 total would become $86.46 plus tax- still a good deal me thinks - - - For the rest of the stuff, T-stat-H hoses & such, I'd order separately  & use code trt30 - 30% off up $50 total discount per order - - - - AdvanceAutoRockPepO'rile discounts/special offers at http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com

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I searched for that radiator on Advance Auto and what came up was a closed system radiator. I'm trying to convert to an open system  :thumbsup: But I have never heard of those coupon codes before. I think I'm bookmarking that website lol. And to the CSF radiator, it says the core depth is 1 1/6" instead of the 1 1/4" that I've always seen otherwise  :dunno: How about this one though? http://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Premium-CU1193-Complete-Radiator/dp/B000C7S062/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0M5WF3ZF9FVS7162HB39#productDetails

 

It has really good reviews it seems and is that a quality radiator manufacturer? I know I've heard of Spectra before.

 

Thanks guys. Just wanting to do this right :yes:

[Timeless]

Search the CSF part number in google, its a 1 1/4" core.

[danbyrambler]

Whoops - Blew it on the Advance part # & yeah, they do not sell the open sys radiator - - - Sorry & glad you paid attention - - - - - Spectra's been around for a long time, SpectraPremium now, I've had their site  bookmarked since the dawn of the net - Used it for dimensions, what'll fit what, upgrade info & such - - Nice reference material - - - http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/ - - - - - 

 

A number of outfits are selling the Spectra brand # CU1193 inna $80 range - - Summit also sells it online/eBay for way more, but they have no problem matching others online prices & they do have lightning fast shipping - - Pep boys, Rock & o'riley list it also, but I'm not familiar with those guys price match - - - I only use Jegs & summit for PM - - Jegs you can do online but I didn't see a Jegs eBay listing for SP CU1193 - - Gotta call & talk to a rep at summit - easy enuff  -  both have super fast FedEx & UPS delivery

[Knucklehead97]

Whoops - Blew it on the Advance part # & yeah, they do not sell the open sys radiator - - - Sorry & glad you paid attention - - - - - Spectra's been around for a long time, SpectraPremium now, I've had their site  bookmarked since the dawn of the net - Used it for dimensions, what'll fit what, upgrade info & such - - Nice reference material - - - http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/ - - - - - 

 

A number of outfits are selling the Spectra brand # CU1193 inna $80 range - - Summit also sells it online/eBay for way more, but they have no problem matching others online prices & they do have lightning fast shipping - - Pep boys, Rock & o'riley list it also, but I'm not familiar with those guys price match - - - I only use Jegs & summit for PM - - Jegs you can do online but I didn't see a Jegs eBay listing for SP CU1193 - - Gotta call & talk to a rep at summit - easy enuff  -  both have super fast FedEx & UPS delivery

Is there a problem with purchasing it off of Amazon? I mean I have no problems with their shipping being around 5 days usually, I'm in no hurry as my Volvo injectors still have to arrive. The seller, I believe, is Spectra Premiums Amazon dealer so the warranty is 24 month. I also already have an Amazon account. As for the CSF, is there anything better about it than the Spectra? Thanks.

[danbyrambler]

Been an Amazon member for years myself -  Taken advantage of their promos - Ordered lotsa stuff & no problems with "as described", damaged or anything - I did run into a few drop shipped items that took awhile to arrive but just a few -  No Amazon complaints/nit picks here.

 

CSF vs Spectra?  Dunno if Spectra makes all/some of their radiators - I doubt it - I think they're all imports - low cost being the main reason for my opinion  -  Thinking back over the last 5 r 6 yr  I've had no probs with these plastic/alum types & no bad feedback/death threats from the folks I sold to.

 

I live in SE MO & the USPS service in my little part of the world has always been F'd up & double F'd up since my Green Acres type post office was closed -  - This is half of why Jegs/Summit are my go 2s - UPS r FedX delivery & fast - Other half is the easy to use price match

 

I use the retailmenot.com site for everything - - Parts, Tools, Pizza, KFC - everything - - Their app, along with GasBuddy, gets lotsa use on my phone

 

As an aside & JIC:  Advance sells packaged heater hose in 2ft lengths for less than by the foot price for same 2ft - On the shelf /Normal store item & way less if ordered online for store pickup & a discount code used

 

Good luck

[Knucklehead97]

Ordering the radiator now and soon to be checking out the heater hose as well. Hoping to make it to a junkyard soon as well. Thanks guys :thumbsup: