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Ville K · 09-15-2013, 03:21 AM

Radiator started to leak. I have trouble finding any kind of new radiator here in Finland, so I guess I`ll have to order it from the USA. I remember seeing Diesel radiator in LMC truck katalog, but they dont seem to sell them anymore.
Ebay is checked too, I only found aluminium radiator with plastic tanks, no thanks. So, the best option for me is original style copper/brass radiator because I want to keep my truck as original as possible. But if thats impossible, an all aluminium radiator is an option too.. core size is 34"x19"x3"
Any ideas?
Thanks, Ville

GM72K10 · 09-15-2013, 07:06 AM

Try Hillbillywizard, he may have a good take out from a CUCV
John@HillbillyWizard.com

andrewmp6 · 09-15-2013, 07:47 AM

See if you can find a radiator repair shop close to you.

79Betty · 09-15-2013, 08:07 AM

I'd try n repair it as shipping would require an arm, leg, and probably an eye to pay for it. Is it leaking from the middle or side tanks?
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Unca · 09-15-2013, 09:19 AM

radiator.com... prices btw 160 and 260... shipping will probably HURT... badly...

Ville K · 09-15-2013, 02:11 PM

Hi, thanks for your answers. It seems to be leaking somewhere near left side tank, the drain is wet and the core from the bottom near the tank.
I dont have good experiences from radiator repairs, I have also a 1966 mustang, and it cost 70 euros (100 dollars) to repair the radiator, and it leaked when the engine warmed up. The repairman also said it needed a new core, and said it would be 300 euros, I got new copper/brass radiator for 280 euros..
I know it can be expensive to ship. Does anyone know is it possible to G20 or G30 vans have the same radiators? There are plenty of those here in Finland. pickup trucks with diesels are more rarer.

**old Rusty C10** · 09-15-2013, 03:05 PM

I just had to buy one for my CUCV which is the 6.2 I got mine from Advance auto parts it fit well and everything hooked in easily but it is the plastic aluminum job as opposed to the good brass one the petcock is also a cheap plastic piece of junk too

zaccaglin · 09-16-2013, 12:03 AM

I just bought and put this radiator in my 6.2l rig. All the connections were there, in the right place, and I haven't had any issues. That radiator plus a new thermostat keeps my truck under 200degress at all times. I don't har any complaints. Also you can use coupon code: GAPCPN127 To save 25$ off of your order.
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Ville K · 09-17-2013, 01:42 PM

Radiator ordered. A friend of mine owns a garage that repairs USA cars, and he knew a place where to get copper/brass radiator. Dont know who made it, but he said its made in canada.
Was expensive. Very expensive.
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09-15-2013, 03:21 AM	#1
Ville K Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ylojarvi, Finland Posts: 67	Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D Radiator started to leak. I have trouble finding any kind of new radiator here in Finland, so I guess I`ll have to order it from the USA. I remember seeing Diesel radiator in LMC truck katalog, but they dont seem to sell them anymore. Ebay is checked too, I only found aluminium radiator with plastic tanks, no thanks. So, the best option for me is original style copper/brass radiator because I want to keep my truck as original as possible. But if thats impossible, an all aluminium radiator is an option too.. core size is 34"x19"x3" Any ideas? Thanks, Ville __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Scottsdale R10 Diesel "gasoline is for washing your paint brush"

09-15-2013, 07:06 AM	#2
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,479	Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D Try Hillbillywizard, he may have a good take out from a CUCV John@HillbillyWizard.com __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

09-15-2013, 07:47 AM	#3
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D See if you can find a radiator repair shop close to you.

09-15-2013, 08:07 AM	#4
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D I'd try n repair it as shipping would require an arm, leg, and probably an eye to pay for it. Is it leaking from the middle or side tanks? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

09-15-2013, 09:19 AM	#5
Unca Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 57	Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D radiator.com... prices btw 160 and 260... shipping will probably HURT... badly...

09-15-2013, 02:11 PM	#6
Ville K Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ylojarvi, Finland Posts: 67	Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D Hi, thanks for your answers. It seems to be leaking somewhere near left side tank, the drain is wet and the core from the bottom near the tank. I dont have good experiences from radiator repairs, I have also a 1966 mustang, and it cost 70 euros (100 dollars) to repair the radiator, and it leaked when the engine warmed up. The repairman also said it needed a new core, and said it would be 300 euros, I got new copper/brass radiator for 280 euros.. I know it can be expensive to ship. Does anyone know is it possible to G20 or G30 vans have the same radiators? There are plenty of those here in Finland. pickup trucks with diesels are more rarer. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Scottsdale R10 Diesel "gasoline is for washing your paint brush"

09-15-2013, 03:05 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D I just had to buy one for my CUCV which is the 6.2 I got mine from Advance auto parts it fit well and everything hooked in easily but it is the plastic aluminum job as opposed to the good brass one the petcock is also a cheap plastic piece of junk too __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-16-2013, 12:03 AM	#8
zaccaglin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Auburndale, FL Posts: 716	Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D I just bought and put this radiator in my 6.2l rig. All the connections were there, in the right place, and I haven't had any issues. That radiator plus a new thermostat keeps my truck under 200degress at all times. I don't har any complaints. Also you can use coupon code: GAPCPN127 To save 25$ off of your order. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Zaccaglin 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Ext. Cab 350 Former Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 6.2L Detroit/TH400/NP208

09-17-2013, 01:42 PM	#9
Ville K Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ylojarvi, Finland Posts: 67	Re: Where to get a new radiator for 6.2D Radiator ordered. A friend of mine owns a garage that repairs USA cars, and he knew a place where to get copper/brass radiator. Dont know who made it, but he said its made in canada. Was expensive. Very expensive. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Scottsdale R10 Diesel "gasoline is for washing your paint brush"



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