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HUNTING FOR A NEW RADIATOR

October 23, 2015, 03:49:06 pm

GOOD DAY EVERYONE, GOT THE COACH OUT OF THE SHOP TODAY, AIR BAGS BRAKES AND SHOCKS ALL GOOD.HAD THE TWO FRONT OIL SEALS CHANGED.NOW THE FUN PART.TOOK THE COACH IN FOR A SMALL RADIATOR LEAK.BOLTS WERE TIGHTENED AND THEN PRESSURE TESTED IN THE COACH, AND YUP YOU GUESSED IT THE CORE IS LEAKING. SO I CALLED PARTS AT FT, AND GOT THE COST AND I JUST WOKE UP ON MY SHOP FLOOR.I DO NOT MIND BUYING ONE BECAUSE I NEED ONE, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO PAY LESS FOR THE RADIATOR THEN I DID FOR THE COACH OUCH!! ANY HELP, REBUILDING ETC OR AN AVENUE TO PURCHASE WOULD HELP, AND BARRY BEAMS POST WAS VERY HELPFUL.THANKS BOB

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Reply #1 – October 23, 2015, 03:56:38 pm

Should be a radiator rebuild shop somewhere in your area,they may or may not will be able to remove the radiator and reinstall it.

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Reply #2 – October 23, 2015, 04:54:14 pm

Atlas radiator in TX is where they get the radiators from. You could order one directly. 

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Reply #3 – October 23, 2015, 04:57:12 pm

yes as John said Atlas in Corpus Christi is the place. You may find it is 50% less that FT.
JohnH

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Reply #4 – October 23, 2015, 06:18:35 pm

How much does FT want for a radiator?

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Reply #5 – October 23, 2015, 06:24:39 pm

Last time I checked with Atlas (a couple of years ago) a new radiator for my 99 was 2200.00 plus freight.

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Reply #6 – October 23, 2015, 06:36:44 pm

HUFFMAN RADIATOR,sinton tx,361-364-1903 ,1-800-870-0642,they rebuild most radiators for the offshore oil industry.
 
they can put a new core in your radiator or sell you a new one.

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Reply #7 – October 23, 2015, 07:06:29 pm

Most good radiator shops should be able to re core it.

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Reply #8 – October 24, 2015, 09:07:31 am

Thanks for all the good leads on the radiator.FORETRAVEL WANTS $3700.00 PLUS $200.00 TO SHIP TO CT.Thats why I am out hunting for a better price.Thanks to all you nice folks on the forum.Bob

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Reply #9 – October 24, 2015, 09:11:27 am

I had one shipped to TN a while ago and shipping was 600 dollars from Atlas and that was the same price.

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Reply #10 – October 24, 2015, 06:04:05 pm

Unbelievable prices for both radiator and shipping...........For $600.00 you ought to be able to get a car shipped from Texas to Tennessee.

I would remove the radiator and take it to a reputable radiator shop and have it cleaned and pressure tested.  They should
be able to tell you if it's worth repairing or you need a new one.  Maybe it's nothing more than a pinhole and you'll get away without
having to spend a fortune.

Fastenal has a cut-rate shipping deal that is reasonably priced.  I have friends that ship engines and other heavy stuff with them.
Third Party Logistics (3PL) | Fastenal

Good luck and keep us posted.

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Reply #11 – October 26, 2015, 01:33:23 pm

OK SO HERE IS THE UPDATE, ORDERED ONE FROM ATLAS TODAY(4 WEEKS OUT).THE PRICE WAS GOOD $2100.00 PLUS $200.00 FOR SHIPPING.WHEN I GET MY OLD ONE OUT I WILL GET BACK ON THE FORUM, MAYBE SOMEONE COULD HAVE IT RECORED (THAT HAS A LEAKER)
AND SAVE SOME $$$$.THANKS BOB

PS WILL UPDATE ONCE NEW ONE INSTALLED..

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Reply #12 – October 26, 2015, 03:26:48 pm

Sounds great, when I bought mine from FOT, the radiator came with all the sheet metal including the 2 fan mounts ready  to slide in.  Not cheap, but a very proper job when completed, also had both fan motors resealed/rebuilt. Also got the new CAC from FOT & installed at same time. Many new hoses, radiator & hydraulic.  Not cheap, but another concern gone.
In hindsight, should have had the work done at FOT or MOT, would have been less $$$$$.

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Reply #13 – October 26, 2015, 10:31:42 pm

There'a RADIATOR place in WALLER, Tx.  Give them a call.  pc


Don Hart's Radiator Repair Serv.

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Reply #14 – October 26, 2015, 11:47:52 pm

For those that have(or had) leaking radiators, it would be very beneficial to know if you used any additives, had the ELC type of coolant, or had the installed cartridge that keeps the coolant in spec.  Why did it fail is the question of the day.  Thanks and have a great day  ----  Fritz

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Reply #15 – October 27, 2015, 08:10:22 am

Good day Fritz, when looking at the passenger side of the coach, the core started to leak in the lower left hand corner. They did a pressure test right in the coach, after they tightened the nuts and bolts(which were loose) and also tightened the hose clamps.After the pressure test the radiator was still leaking in the core area. I use the red Cummins antifreeze. It seems to work well. This is a 2003 and I guess it was just its age that caught up with it??. Drove it back from California with no issues , and then it just started leaking on a small trip up here in the northeast. If you look at Barry Beams photos of his radiator replacement, mine is leaking in the same spot that his photos show. Hope this helps. Thanks Bob

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