1997 Tahoe LT 4X4 Vortec 350 Needs Radiator. Advice?!

[wirlybird]

HI all,
Just found the radiator in my Tahoe is leaking from where the plastic side tank attaches to the core, drivers side.
This is a radiator I put in years ago (new) to replace the stock one. It is a 3 core vs. the stock is a 1 core.
What would you guys put back in? Go with stock or something else?

I am in Oklahoma (hot in the summer) and sometime tow an equipment trailer.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Caman96]

HI all,
Just found the radiator in my Tahoe is leaking from where the plastic side tank attaches to the core, drivers side.
This is a radiator I put in years ago (new) to replace the stock one. It is a 3 core vs. the stock is a 1 core.
What would you guys put back in? Go with stock or something else?

I am in Oklahoma (hot in the summer) and sometime tow an equipment trailer.

Thanks for any advice.

What brand did you use? 3 years is kinda lame.

 

[ejfraser72]

Go with the 3 core and a good brand

3 years doesn't sound right !
And what kind of coolant were you using?

 

[Supercharged111]

Go with the 3 core and a good brand

3 years doesn't sound right !
And what kind of coolant were you using?

DO NOT go with a 3 core! This is TERRIBLE advice. A proper 2 core will cool much better. Get one for a police Tahoe, same height/width but a double thick core. Those 3 core junkers use 3 small cores. Aluminum doesn't conduct heat as well as brass or copper, where it shines is its strength that allows its cores to be 1" or so each.

 

[ejfraser72]

I have a 3 core in my 2001 Tahoe and it's been there for 7 yrs and not one problem to this date
Knock on wood
Only reason I would say to go that route

 

[wirlybird]

What brand did you use? 3 years is kinda lame.

Never said "3 years."

 

[wirlybird]

Go with the 3 core and a good brand

3 years doesn't sound right !
And what kind of coolant were you using?

The one in it is a 3 core from O'Reilly's. It has been in there a long time. Not sure of the brand.
Using Dexcool.

 

[ejfraser72]

The one in it is a 3 core from O'Reilly's. It has been in there a long time. Not sure of the brand.
Using Dexcool.I am not a fan of dexcool

If it's been in there a long time for whatever how long that is.it is up to u to say if it was a good or bad to buy again

I use the prestone all vehicle its green and 10 yrs but I change every 3yrs

I'm not saying that is your problem
And to all not going to open a can of worms
It is just what I use
Good luck

 

[Supercharged111]

The one in it is a 3 core from O'Reilly's. It has been in there a long time. Not sure of the brand.
Using Dexcool.

O Reilly's? 3 core? That doesn't jive. They should only offer a 1 core or 2 core. Proper 1 and 2 cores, which equate to an old school 2 and 4 core.

 

[ctbhess]

HI all,
Just found the radiator in my Tahoe is leaking from where the plastic side tank attaches to the core, drivers side.
This is a radiator I put in years ago (new) to replace the stock one. It is a 3 core vs. the stock is a 1 core.
What would you guys put back in? Go with stock or something else?

I am in Oklahoma (hot in the summer) and sometime tow an equipment trailer.

Thanks for any advice.

I just picked up a Cold Case from summit that fit perfect. No plastic sides. Sets in the rubber grommets like the oem did.