I drive a 1987 Ford Thunderbird (V6 3.8L)
The radiator keeps leaking on me pretty bad. I have tried to use the sealant stuff in a bottle from Prestone & BARS, but it seems to just be a temporary solution before it's ultimately leaking again.
Where do I go for a replacement radiator? How much should I spend? Any advice would be helpful, I don't know a whole lot about cars. Thanks!
2007-08-19 14:14:33 · 9 answers · asked by Dan R 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Radiator barn has it for 121.85 including shipping
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/s7.asp?ac=Y&year=1987&make=FORD&model=THUNDERBIRD&submodel=ALL+MODELS&engine_size=V6%2C3.8L%2C232ci
I have used them and found them to be reliable!
2007-08-19 14:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your town will have a radiator shop that can tell you your options. They maybe able to re-weld it, but at your car's age it's a fools game - just replace it. I am sure there are replacement radiators for your car - it's a very common model. If they want more than $300 for the repair, get a second opinion.
You can also replace it yourself. It's not that hard if you hae hand tools and basic mechanical aptitude. Your car is 20 years old, so I do not recommend getting a radiator from a scrapyard - that radiator is also going to be 20 years old. Call around to a couple of auto parts places, or search on google.
2007-08-19 21:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by Matt M 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm sure an auto store can order you one or you can find a radiator shop that can make you a new one, I had a larger radiator made for my 67 chevelle at a radiator shop and the price was $225.
2007-08-20 21:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know enough about auto repair to take out the radiator??? If no look in the phone for radiator repair new and used. Needs to be clean out the old radiator to find out if it still serviceable. It gets repaired and installed and pay the man.. If not purchase the new radiator and pay the man..Most shops remove and install....
2007-08-19 21:22:49 · answer #4 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I did a google search for " discount radiators " and bought one for my 92 Ranger for $99 shipped. I bought it from either "radiatorstores.com" or "discountradiator.com", can't remember which. That was 7 years ago, still works fine.
2007-08-19 21:20:12 · answer #5 · answered by texblueskypilot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autozone or your other FLAPS should have Ford parts, but it may take a day or two for them to get it.
Or you can order it off the net.
2007-08-19 21:43:43 · answer #6 · answered by stupidsongs2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CALL HERE , THEY GOT ME A NEON RADIATOR FOR UNDER 1/3 OF ANYONE ELSE , BRAND NEW . DODGE WANTED $400 THEY GOT US ONE FOR $125 WITH A WARRANTY
General Auto Parts
(815) 484-5288
Rockford, IL
2007-08-19 21:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by jon_wayne89 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Look in your area yellow pages, for a salvage yard, sometimes they have used parts in stock, or can order ones that are universal to your specific part.
2007-08-19 21:19:23 · answer #8 · answered by helper 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
any auto parts store. will sell you a refurbished or new one, new should be about $150. they are super easy to remove and install.
2007-08-19 21:22:49 · answer #9 · answered by 4acee@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋