So i was driving and then stopped and my hood started smoking i checked it out and the plastic top part on the radiator busted open and i lost all my antifreeze. I am looking to buy a new one but i dont wanna get it and it happen again. Im pretty sure my fan was working. Did it happen just cause it was old, i think it was original.
blew radiator
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Yup. The stock plastic cap radiators are old and brittle. It is now time for you to upgrade to a radiator that has metal top and bottom caps. You won't want to put another plastic one in there. That's for sure! 
any recommendations for a new one
and should i get an electric cooling fan or is the stock one good enough
and should i get an electric cooling fan or is the stock one good enough
Fluidyne, Koyo, and SWR are the popular ones.
And yes, the stock fan setup is adequate. The electric fan kit has it's benefits; but, is pricey and since you hinted that you're on a tight budget (just like the rest of us) I would pass on for now.
And yes, the stock fan setup is adequate. The electric fan kit has it's benefits; but, is pricey and since you hinted that you're on a tight budget (just like the rest of us
) I would pass on for now.
Electric fans offer no real benefit...
Also, do a compression test on the engine to make sure you didn't blow the headgasket from losing all your cooling so fast.
Also, do a compression test on the engine to make sure you didn't blow the headgasket from losing all your cooling so fast.
If you're just looking for a stock radiator, I have a brand new radiator (all metal Modine brass) radiator for sale. PM me if you are interested.
PM me if you are interested.Doward;1150998 said:If you're just looking for a stock radiator, I have a brand new radiator (all metal Modine brass) radiator for sale.
Yea im looking for one that will work on a 7mgte motor. How much do you want? Is the top part plastic because mine was also stock and that was plastic?
