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Old April 3rd, 2007, 03:53 PM
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Aftermarket Radiator

Hey fellas, any one know where to get a quality radiator for my 89TC? I just found out that ford discontinued them. I've had bad luck with every single aftermarket item I've ever purchased so I'm a little afraid to head to the local autozone.
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Old April 3rd, 2007, 04:25 PM
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Why do you want a after market raid?
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Old April 3rd, 2007, 11:13 PM
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because Ford doesn't make them anymore?

Try Modine radiators, and see if you can get a 2 or 3 core brass one in place of the aluminum/plastic stuff.
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If you want a new OEM like radiator try here:
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Old April 6th, 2007, 11:51 AM
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Thanks guys. I ordered one from www.autopartswarehouse.com which is listed as OEM - it hasn't arrived yet, lets see if it is a Motorcraft or not.
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Old April 13th, 2007, 01:20 AM
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Ok, for those of you following this post, I got the radiator. At first it looked very cheaply made but after taking out the old one - it was the same. It was manufactured by the company that made the original ones - Visteon, but it did not have any mention of Motorcraft. Looks fine to me - I'll take it for 150 bucks. Thanks to all for the input! Tomorrow I tackle the steering gear box...
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Old April 13th, 2007, 07:05 AM
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So it got shipped well?

Shipping on a raid would seem to be a bitch
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Old April 13th, 2007, 09:58 AM
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They don't weigh much empty. The boxes aren't all that huge either. Shipping probably not as bad as you might expect.
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