I had a coolant hose that decided to wiggle its way over to the serpentine belt on my SS, and obviously the belt chewed a hole in it. I cut the hose to remove the hole and re-attached, as there was enough slack. Well the next day the other end of the same hose popped off, and took the plastic overflow connection on the radiator tank with it. It happened while on the way to get a coolant flush (and I thought there was air in the system). Maybe there wasn't enough slack...
In my defense, the cost of the specific hose for this application is $68
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I am now considering a new radiator, because to replace the tank it seems it would cost $90, or I can get the whole thing for $130 or even less. But am I getting a decent product for $130? I was told it is a "Global" brand. Are there brands to avoid or pursue? I don't want junk. I don't want to go crazy either. I only want to ensure that my V8 crammed into a tiny hood stays nice and cool, and that I don't have to dig it back out anytime soon.
Also, the vehicle never overheated, not even close (I actually pay attention to my car). But should I do anything else while I'm in there? I already plan on a new hose, new cap, new thermostat, and a flush when it is all finished. The radiator fans are new (less than 2 weeks old). Correct me if I'm wrong, but the only thing remaining is a water pump, right? Necessary?
Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for help and advice!
I am now considering a new radiator, because to replace the tank it seems it would cost $90, or I can get the whole thing for $130 or even less. But am I getting a decent product for $130? I was told it is a "Global" brand. Are there brands to avoid or pursue? I don't want junk. I don't want to go crazy either. I only want to ensure that my V8 crammed into a tiny hood stays nice and cool, and that I don't have to dig it back out anytime soon.
Also, the vehicle never overheated, not even close (I actually pay attention to my car). But should I do anything else while I'm in there? I already plan on a new hose, new cap, new thermostat, and a flush when it is all finished. The radiator fans are new (less than 2 weeks old). Correct me if I'm wrong, but the only thing remaining is a water pump, right? Necessary?
Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for help and advice!