This is probably where they’re all the one row come from… You can buy them for $40 each in quanity… it sucks, but that’s the way it is now!
https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...yofferlist.p_offer.d_title.e898793eRddPJ0&s=p
Where can I find a new Mopar radiator?
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This is probably where they’re all the one row come from… You can buy them for $40 each in quanity… it sucks, but that’s the way it is now!
https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...yofferlist.p_offer.d_title.e898793eRddPJ0&s=p
I really doubt there's just one Chinese manufacturer turning out 1 row radiators.
I purchased the Denso from Rock Auto and will be here by EOD Thursday.
Just FYI, I followed the recommendation of parts from this forum for a cooling system upgrade. Backstory, I just purchased this TJ on 12/22/23. I am going through freshening up a few items. Here's where I messed up in my opinion, the thermostat I ordered did not arrive with the pump, housing, hoses, gaskets, etc. So what did I do, went to O'Reily's and purchased one over the counter. I drove the Jeep afterward on Saturday, with no issue, then drove to work (40 miles each way) on Monday, and then back to work on Tuesday no issues. I have been paying extra attention to the temperature gauge. Well on my way back from lunch yesterday the engine temp shot up! Pulled over and realized after having it towed to my office (we have a conditioned shop) that the radiator blew apart.
A few thoughts:
1. The Jeep is 18 years old and bound to happen, I believe so at some point! I knew better, I should have just ordered the radiator when replacing all other cooling items.
2. The Jeep is 18 years old and working on and around the radiator on Saturday may put stress on the OEM.
3. The O'Reilly's thermostat failed? Planning on testing it this evening. *Anyone have a tip on how to test it? Boil water and wait for it to open.
Anyway, nothing crazy that anyone else hasn't already dealt with. Just my story and appreciate learning what others have learned.
Just FYI, I followed the recommendation of parts from this forum for a cooling system upgrade. Backstory, I just purchased this TJ on 12/22/23. I am going through freshening up a few items. Here's where I messed up in my opinion, the thermostat I ordered did not arrive with the pump, housing, hoses, gaskets, etc. So what did I do, went to O'Reily's and purchased one over the counter. I drove the Jeep afterward on Saturday, with no issue, then drove to work (40 miles each way) on Monday, and then back to work on Tuesday no issues. I have been paying extra attention to the temperature gauge. Well on my way back from lunch yesterday the engine temp shot up! Pulled over and realized after having it towed to my office (we have a conditioned shop) that the radiator blew apart.
A few thoughts:
1. The Jeep is 18 years old and bound to happen, I believe so at some point! I knew better, I should have just ordered the radiator when replacing all other cooling items.
2. The Jeep is 18 years old and working on and around the radiator on Saturday may put stress on the OEM.
3. The O'Reilly's thermostat failed? Planning on testing it this evening. *Anyone have a tip on how to test it? Boil water and wait for it to open.
Anyway, nothing crazy that anyone else hasn't already dealt with. Just my story and appreciate learning what others have learned.
Yes, put in water and bring it to boil and see if it opens.
FWIW, I really like FlowKooler thermostats. Far higher quality than Stant and local parts stores.
Link to the Robert Shaw FlowKooler Thermostat
https://flowkoolerwaterpumps.com/products/robertshaw-330-160-degree-thermostat?variant=9125073354804
Yeah, a lot of them don’t have the small hole at the top. Many of us just drill a 1/8” hole and position it at the top. The Robert Shaw FlowKooler is proper in this respect.
The hole vents trapped air out which passes into the top of the radiator. Make sure the hole is positioned at the top when you install it so it can do that.
No difference thermostat-wise. You do have the 4.0 though.
I looked at the 1-row specs. No mention of the tube size. My 289 Mustang has a 2-row radiator with 1.25" diameter tubes.
I find that most of the China radiators do not list tube size in the spec.
Any idea what the tube size is on the CSF and Denso radiators?
I have run Slant thermostats for years in multiple vehicles with zero issues.
I find that most of the China radiators do not list tube size in the spec.
Any idea what the tube size is on the CSF and Denso radiators?
I have run Slant thermostats for years in multiple vehicles with zero issues.
We all did, but Stant is no more. If you order a Stant today you will receive a Motorad.
I went with a CSF, back when that was the consensus. Ask me again in 20 years.
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