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Use Nissen radiators from reputible source S90-V90

posted by  analyzer on  Tue Jun 19 17:45 CST 2007
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I used a CSF radiator from radiatorexpress.com and it failed after 2.25 years. Neither radiatorExpres nor CSF will acknowledge my emails. As an FYI go with Nissens from fcpgroton.com or eeuroparts.com for your radiator needs.








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    Use Nissen radiators from reputible source S90-V90

    posted by  someone claiming to be Desk Jockey on  Sat Jun 30 03:06 CST 2007 [RELATED]

    Analyzer,
    Sorry for your pain, but thanks for helping to save the rest of us. I replaced the hoses on my '97 last year and found cracks in the plastic connector - just like I read about here. Hoping it will survive another year since I just replaced the coolant. Sounds like Nissens are worth the $...








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      Use Nissen radiators from reputible source S90-V90

      posted by  Steve on  Sun Jul 1 01:15 CST 2007
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      You are taking a huge risk by keeping that radiator: the likelihood of failure real soon is virtually 100%. Save the coolant by draining into a bucket, replace the radiator, and enjoy the security of knowing your engine will not fry. The cost of an overheat in the B6304 engine may be replacing the entire engine, unlike the B230 which can be easily repaired by replacing the head gasket.








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      Use Nissen radiators from reputible source S90-V90

      posted by  anarchyx34 on  Sat Jun 30 18:42 CST 2007
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      I found cracks in the plastic connectors on mine too after doing some work. It lasted 3 days before breaking off suddenly. Get a new one quick.

      I ordered mine from FCPgroton.








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        Use Nissen radiators from reputible source S90-V90

        posted by  lpsage on  Sun Jul 1 23:57 CST 2007
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        I have ordered replacements from both eEuroparts and FCP Groton. I received both the day after I placed the order. I have replaced with 2 Nissens and one with a an all metal for a 93 940 wagon which I used to own. The all metal works fine in the 940 series, but for a few $$ more, I prefer the Nissen version.
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        94 940 110K ,98 V90 132K








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          Use Nissen radiators from reputible source S90-V90

          posted by  deskjocky on  Mon Jul 9 05:22 CST 2007
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          Okay. I replaced my original radiator with a new Nissen from Groton over the weekend. I couldn't live with the threat of failure after such a direct warning! The original Blackstone in my 97 wagon had a metal sleeve supporting the plastic connector. I gave it a few good whacks with a hammer and got the crack to open, but the whole thing did not break off. Seems likely it would have survived a few more days. On the other hand, I'll sleep better before the next long-haul trip...
          -Mike








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            Use Nissen radiators from reputible source S90-V90

            posted by  Steve on  Mon Jul 9 10:33 CST 2007
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            Good move. When they break, it's usually catastrophic so you saved yourself some grief even if the existing radiator had a little life left. BTW, the metal sleeve is new: I have not seen them before. They may have concluded that some reinforcement was necessary to prevent just those losses people have seen.







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