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Misti

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Doniphan Mo
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I have A little Problem!

I had a problem with a hole in my radiator! I work on the road and was at least 4 hrs from home. I hit some derby and the next thing I knew I could smell coolant! I checked it out and it had a good dime size hole just above the drain plug.
I made it to a parts store. They showed me some stuff to put in my radiator that looked like thick white and chalky! With in 3 hrs my radiator stopped dumping coolant out and I now have to change the radiator!
Will a 2000 V6 radiator fit my 2000 4.6 ?? And I have the radiator, fan, hoses, mounts, overflow tank from the V6... so Is it compatible or changable???
 

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The V6 and V8 radiators carry different part numbers (on Rockauto) and there are visual differences in the photos as well. The V8 radiator is less than $100 at Rockauto...were it me, I'd cut my losses early and ensure proper fit and cooling capacity by putting in a new V8 radiator. My 2 cents.

2000 FORD MUSTANG 4.6L V8 Radiator | RockAuto

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weendoggy

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Purchase a Mishimoto radiator and be done. Bigger, better and aluminum. Direct fit.
 
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Misti

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So I looked into the radiator u suggested and I have decided that I'm going to purchase it! I think u stand correct that it is the way better option!!!
weendoggy said:
Purchase a Mishimoto radiator and be done. Bigger, better and aluminum. Direct fit.
Click to expand...
 
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tsemmett

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Having purchased an O'Reilly's stock replacement and had it pretty much immediately develop a leak at the drain cock, I'd say a Mishimoto unit is a good decision. Next time I have to pull a radiator, I'll probably do the same.
 
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