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ocbaud · 09-29-2006, 04:36 PM

my stock one is leaking, just a little bit, but enough to see it. the bolts that hold it down to the wheel well, underneath are all wet from it.

what would be a good replacement one? an aftermarket universal one would be cheaper i'm sure. any recommendations

TexasJeff · 09-29-2006, 05:16 PM

I purchased one from my supplier in town here, and I really could not tell the difference from the factory one. I think my supplier buys their parts from the same places as Chevy Duty and LMC.
http://www.outbacktruckparts.com

Slonaker · 09-29-2006, 05:31 PM

After several years of looking through junkyards for a new one, I went to the dealer. It was less than $15 for a real GM one for my '86. I would never have guessed it would be so cheap. I would have just bought it when I bought the truck if I had known.

Slonaker

EDIT: With those aftermarket places, you have to be careful. From what I have seen, they sell GM stuff when it isn't being reproduced in the aftermarket, and charge more than the dealer.

ocbaud · 09-29-2006, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slonaker

After several years of looking through junkyards for a new one, I went to the dealer. It was less than $15 for a real GM one for my '86. I would never have guessed it would be so cheap. I would have just bought it when I bought the truck if I had known.

Slonaker

EDIT: With those aftermarket places, you have to be careful. From what I have seen, they sell GM stuff when it isn't being reproduced in the aftermarket, and charge more than the dealer.

hmm... i may have to go check the dealer and see how much i can get a stock one for

the aftermarket ones i was talking about, are say like the alum. tube units.

C&C Chevy · 09-29-2006, 07:09 PM

Eric, I got mine at Hudiburg many years ago. Don't remember what it cost but it wasn't to bad.

Slonaker · 09-29-2006, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocbaud

hmm... i may have to go check the dealer and see how much i can get a stock one for

the aftermarket ones i was talking about, are say like the alum. tube units.

Ahhhh. I don't think about the shiny stuff because I don't buy it. I thought you meant the ugly universal kits that the auto parts stores carry. I have one on my '37, and it is UGLY.

Slonaker

ocbaud · 09-29-2006, 07:29 PM

haha, i picked up one up at hudiburg after work for $24 including tax. not bad i would say

C&C Chevy · 10-01-2006, 10:46 AM

09-29-2006, 04:36 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	radiator overflow tank my stock one is leaking, just a little bit, but enough to see it. the bolts that hold it down to the wheel well, underneath are all wet from it. what would be a good replacement one? an aftermarket universal one would be cheaper i'm sure. any recommendations

09-29-2006, 05:16 PM	#2
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: radiator overflow tank I purchased one from my supplier in town here, and I really could not tell the difference from the factory one. I think my supplier buys their parts from the same places as Chevy Duty and LMC. http://www.outbacktruckparts.com __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

09-29-2006, 05:31 PM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: radiator overflow tank After several years of looking through junkyards for a new one, I went to the dealer. It was less than $15 for a real GM one for my '86. I would never have guessed it would be so cheap. I would have just bought it when I bought the truck if I had known. Slonaker EDIT: With those aftermarket places, you have to be careful. From what I have seen, they sell GM stuff when it isn't being reproduced in the aftermarket, and charge more than the dealer. __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 09-29-2006 at 05:32 PM.

09-29-2006, 07:09 PM	#5
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: radiator overflow tank Eric, I got mine at Hudiburg many years ago. Don't remember what it cost but it wasn't to bad. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

09-29-2006, 07:29 PM	#7
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: radiator overflow tank haha, i picked up one up at hudiburg after work for $24 including tax. not bad i would say

10-01-2006, 10:46 AM	#8
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Re: radiator overflow tank __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007



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