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New radiator vs recoring

Would appreciate any input on new vs recoring old radiator.  I know recore is cheaper but I'm not sure the cost saving would be that much.  Any ideas.
Thanks
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: New radiator vs recoring

Reply #1 –
With bolted tank radiators rebuilt is essentially new, new core, new tank gaskets and bolts cleaned and painted. Save a few bucks over new.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: New radiator vs recoring

Reply #2 –
We had a recore  in April 2015.  It hasn't leaked a drop since.  Savings was substantial to recore as I recall but I don't remember how much.  They said the tanks were fine.  I paid the local truck repair place $3,738.  That's a good time to reseal the radiator fans if they need it.
Rick & Rhonda
2003 U320 4220  Build #6199
Was
91 36' GV 300 Caterpillar, 92 40' U280 300 Cummins, 97 36' U295 300 Cummins, 2002
U320 450 Cummins
(Guess we're hooked)

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Re: New radiator vs recoring

Reply #3 –
Recored mine in the GV in June, I did all the labor and new hoses and clamps 2,250 .
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

Re: New radiator vs recoring

Reply #4 –
Keep in mind that the OEM radiator design has been improved. The unit is now suspended within a frame, eliminating welded installation brackets on the side tanks.
Paid $2209 back in May of 2017.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bob & Faith Rozek
1997 U320 40'
Xtreme Remodel
2010 Scion XD

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Reply #5 –
Is it a direct bolt in swapout?
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #6 –
YES ^.^d
The selected media item is not currently available.Bob & Faith Rozek
1997 U320 40'
Xtreme Remodel
2010 Scion XD

Re: New radiator vs recoring

Reply #7 –
Will check if the 8.3 in the 270's would fall in that catagory.If it were me I would price both and make a decision from there,find
out if the improved model has any more cooling capacity,a little more always helps.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: New radiator vs recoring

Reply #8 –
Labor is a big chunk of this,  it is often a much faster fix to remove the old and replace the new one with a new one.  I had my radiator repaired last summer, it took three weeks to get is all right and reinstalled.  A new one shipped from TX and my time in the shop woukd have been a day or two, probably a bit more $ but a new radiator for it.

Repaired radiator works great.  If I was doing it over I would have gone with a new one had I known it was going to take three weeks.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: New radiator vs recoring

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Wattalife54 –
Keep in mind that the OEM radiator design has been improved. The unit is now suspended within a frame, eliminating welded installation brackets on the side tanks.
Paid $2209 back in May of 2017.

Bob,

Still by Atlas in Corpus Christi?
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: New radiator vs recoring

Reply #10 –
Last time someone checked the lead time for their radiator at Atlas was a few weeks and the shipping can be $500 or more,
another consideration is how good the repair shop is,some of them are like some mechanics,they will never say or admit a job is
beyond their knowledge.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #11 –
Still mfg. by Atlas in Corpus Christi.  Shipping to Nac was $95
At that time there was 4-6 week lead time.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bob & Faith Rozek
1997 U320 40'
Xtreme Remodel
2010 Scion XD
 

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Reply #12 –
I replaced my radiator (see write up and photos in archives) last year.  I saved more than 50%  of the cost by going directly to Atlas for both radiator and CAC.  They are great people to work with and they will ask for your build number before making the radiator.  Only issue I had was having to modify a lower anchor for a diagonal rod.  In my case, they had to build to order, but mentioned that they usually had them in stock.  Even if the re-core saves a few bucks, I would go with new.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


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