Radiator replacement vs rebuild

[Vineyard86manch]

My ‘86’s radiator is going and while talking over my options with a friend he suggested looking into getting it rebuilt. It’s not my daily and never sees highway so I’d be content with OEM but I’m open to anything as long as it’s not ridiculously expensive. Thoughts?

[Jeep Driver]

I have an NOS copper/brass that has been sitting in a box since 1991. I won't be using it since I'm going V8 and will need to get a custom rad built. 

 

I paid $200 plus shipping, will need the same if you are interested. Just an offer..........

 

 

 

The plastic/aluminum ones from the parts stores are cheap, IIRC, $120. I've gone through 5 of those,  lifetime warranty. Current one is a good one. 

[Vineyard86manch]

Thanks @Jeep Driver I’ll let you know, might take you up on that rad you have, waiting to hear back on a rebuild quote.

[gilbos440rt]

That's a good price IMHO

[Vineyard86manch]

On 4/22/2019 at 9:21 AM, Jeep Driver said:

I have an NOS copper/brass that has been sitting in a box since 1991. I won't be using it since I'm going V8 and will need to get a custom rad built. 

 

I paid $200 plus shipping, will need the same if you are interested. Just an offer..........

 

 

 

The plastic/aluminum ones from the parts stores are cheap, IIRC, $120. I've gone through 5 of those,  lifetime warranty. Current one is a good one. 

Pm sent 

[Jeep Driver]

1 hour ago, Vineyard86manch said:

Pm sent 

I got a PM a day ago or so....is this the one? 

 

I'll get a shipping quote and a pic of it before you buy to see if you still want it in the next couple of days. 

[Vineyard86manch]

@Jeep DriverThanks man no hurry!

[Green Mesa XJ]

Just a thought, the 86 radiator is dead simple, metal tank looks like any other Jeep or tractor radiator of the 70’s and 80s
some of the aftermarket that say oem have plastic thank and probably not really to spec. I have noticed a lot of aluminum radiator available that might fit, could be an alternative.


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[Jeep Driver]

On 4/28/2019 at 6:39 AM, Vineyard86manch said:

@Jeep DriverThanks man no hurry!

Since I'm an open book............for everyone to see. 

 

 

[Vineyard86manch]

@Jeep Driver message sent about shipping thanks!