I recently used the Cooling System Overhaul thread to purchase all the necessary parts on Amazon for my 2000 4.0L. I was going to start the overhaul today, but then I looked closer and saw that they sent me the wrong parts for the radiator cap and the thermostat. Both of the links on the overhaul thread go straight to a Stant product (for both the thermostat and the rad cap). But the parts I received were Motorad. The rad cap was in a Motorad box, so that was obvious, but the thermostat packaging was more deceptive. It came in a Stant Superstat box, but when I looked closer at the thermostat itself, it was a Motorad brand. (EDIT: I found something online that said Motorad bought Stant. Is that true, and if so, are the parts the same quality?)
It's not this forum's fault, of course, but I wanted to caution anyone who uses those links to verify the parts are correct when you receive them. Amazon has refunded me for those two parts, but now I've got to find a place to buy a real Stant rad cap and thermostat.
Furthermore, now I want to make sure the Mopar radiator I bought from the Amazon link is genuine. There is a Mopar symbol on it, but the sticker looks a bit worn. Can anyone tell if this is the real deal? If the part is new, why are several fins damaged and the sticker so worn?
It's not this forum's fault, of course, but I wanted to caution anyone who uses those links to verify the parts are correct when you receive them. Amazon has refunded me for those two parts, but now I've got to find a place to buy a real Stant rad cap and thermostat.
Furthermore, now I want to make sure the Mopar radiator I bought from the Amazon link is genuine. There is a Mopar symbol on it, but the sticker looks a bit worn. Can anyone tell if this is the real deal? If the part is new, why are several fins damaged and the sticker so worn?
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