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[ramjam71]

Hey Yall, Another day above ground. .
2012, 5.7, 160,000. Original owner. Thats right, im the proud owner of the year that requires new plugs every other month . Anyway, newly retired and doin some service thats a bit overdue. While doing a coolant flush noticed a core leak, would love some advice from the elders on replacement Brands. Im ashamed to say the fluid is from the time of purchase and although it looks good I figured id throw in a water pump, therm, hoses, while its apart. Lots of conflicting info out there and want it done with the least possibility of a faulty or prematurely failing part.
Thanks everybody

 

[Papa Red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[Joe w.]

Welcome

 

[Dodge 1500 4X4]

Welcome to the Ram Forum!!!

 

[Harley Harrold]

 

[Ramagain]

Welcome and congrats on retirement. Whats leaking the Heater core or the radiator?
We have a rad shop in town I've gotten replacement rads from, but for the quick and dirty I'll use NAPA, Autozone, or an online vendor.

 

[ramjam71]

I appreciate the feedback. It is the Radiator at the seam of plastic and alum. drivers side. Ordered a replacement from Rock A .

 

[ramjam71]

Cont…. what was delivered was an OSC of lower quality then stock. IE number of tubes was far less making the fins easily crushed. It was delivered with a broken overflow tube. Rock refunded 100% and the shipping cost. Using that credit + an additional $150 I ordered a Mopar replacement to be delivered Thursday. Fingers crossed.
FYI: Very impressed with Rock Auto’s reaponse. Immediate credit issued and didnt have to hassle with shipping it back. I submitted photos of the damaged part and they didnt want it back. if anyone wants a new OSC radiator its yours. I think the overflow tube could be tapped using a threaded male air hose fitting.