Radiators

[Josparkz]

Does anybody have a favorite brand radiator that will fit in a '96, that has the same size or bigger core, has all the studs on top of it, and otherwise seems to be the correct replacement (or upgrade)?
Thanks

 

[GAmes]

The one I bought from Genos has all those things.

 

[NIsaacs]

The one I bought from Genos has all those things.

On backorder until 4/15/22

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/dodge-cummins-diesel-radiator-gpd-1553C/engine_cooling_radiators

 

[Cummins12V98]

Caved and bought mine from Carquest. Think it was Taiwan or Korea. NOT China!

 

[Matt42]

Does anybody have a favorite brand radiator that will fit in a '96, that has the same size or bigger core, has all the studs on top of it, and otherwise seems to be the correct replacement (or upgrade)?
Thanks

Funny you should ask that right now. I just worked through this exact problem with a Wyoming colleague over the last 3 weeks.

First, I gotta knock on wood and say that the OEM radiator in my 1996 is still good. Regular coolant changes, etc. Next, I have never had an issue with purchases from Geno's Garage.

Then, I'll refer you to Page 17 of this TDR thread: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/weekend-maintenance-on-the-01.259915/page-17
That part of the maintenance on a 2001 thread discusses radiators that fit our trucks.

The supply chain is toast. The best you may be able to do right now is find a Chinese made direct replacement. If AFE makes one that fits a 1996, I would certainly look into it. I don't think that AFE does, though. I still come back to what I said to my Wyoming colleague: If the replacement radiator doesn't add fluid volume, it's not going to be much of an improvement if the old one ain't leakin', but if your current radiator is bad, then ignore this!

Many years ago, because of Phoenix city traffic at 115F, I added a 12 inch electric pusher fan in front of the A/C condenser. It helped some.

 

[NIsaacs]

I just checked Rock Auto for an '08 radiator, they show 7 choices with the APDI the most expensive, so it has to be the best They appear to all be in stock.

I didn't look but I would think at least half of the local type parts houses would have one??

Here is a really spendy one.

https://www.radiatorexpress.com/product/all/dodge/2008/ram 3500/slt/67l-l6/229484/1441438

Or a standard type.

https://www.radiatorexpress.com/product/all/dodge/2008/ram 3500/slt/67l-l6/218068/1441438

 

[Josparkz]

On backorder until 4/15/22

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/dodge-cummins-diesel-radiator-gpd-1553C/engine_cooling_radiators

Don't think I can wait that long for that one though. And it would be nice (as I told them on Friday) if they started giving free shipping like most everyone else does. (That went over like a ruptured radiator <LOL>).
Thanks.

 

[Josparkz]

Caved and bought mine from Carquest. Think it was Taiwan or Korea. NOT China!

Thank you.

 

[Josparkz]

Funny you should ask that right now. I just worked through this exact problem with a Wyoming colleague over the last 3 weeks.

First, I gotta knock on wood and say that the OEM radiator in my 1996 is still good. Regular coolant changes, etc. Next, I have never had an issue with purchases from Geno's Garage.

Then, I'll refer you to Page 17 of this TDR thread: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/weekend-maintenance-on-the-01.259915/page-17
That part of the maintenance on a 2001 thread discusses radiators that fit our trucks.

The supply chain is toast. The best you may be able to do right now is find a Chinese made direct replacement. If AFE makes one that fits a 1996, I would certainly look into it. I don't think that AFE does, though. I still come back to what I said to my Wyoming colleague: If the replacement radiator doesn't add fluid volume, it's not going to be much of an improvement if the old one ain't leakin', but if your current radiator is bad, then ignore this!

Many years ago, because of Phoenix city traffic at 115F, I added a 12 inch electric pusher fan in front of the A/C condenser. It helped some.

At one point years ago I put a larger transmission cooler with a 12 volt fan (from an old computer I think) in front of it.
My '96 radiator lasted till about a month ago. Best guess is the new head I had to install had too much pressure for the old radiator and it started leaking a little until it started gushing.
There are a few on e-bay. I'm leaning towards an aluminum one, just to avoid problems like this one is having. Then again if it lasts as long as the one my truck was born with, I doubt I'll need to worry about it <LOL>.
I've been happy with Geno's for the twenty or so years I've dealt with them, until last week. Something about having to pay for shipping on stuff that just didn't show up fast enough. Oh well.
Thanks.

 

[NIsaacs]

Don't think I can wait that long for that one though. And it would be nice (as I told them on Friday) if they started giving free shipping like most everyone else does. (That went over like a ruptured radiator <LOL>).
Thanks.

Jo, I answered your question in my thread.

https://www.turbodieselregister.com...tenance-on-the-01.259915/page-17#post-2693369