New Radiator 94 GT Vert

[NoAvgGT]

Anyone have any good ideas for a Radiator Replacement and who has the best prices. I would like to replace my radiator and heater core. I have already ordered a new WaterPump from Ford.

I want solid reliability and want to order the parts myself so that I dont get taken to the cleaners by the repair shop.

Radiator, waterpump, Heater core, and hoping to be less than 1k what do you all think.

 

['94ChickStang]

If youre engine is close to stock just order the Visteon OEM replacement radiator, should be around $100-$150 w/ lifetime warranty and is the way to go

call 1 800 RADIATOR and talk the phone rep down, should have one the following day for you latest...They might have a heater core but you're better off getting something from a local parts store, it's a real PITA to replace too

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Why do you feel you need to change the radiator.?? Did you try a flush and fill first?
RC

 

[Car Nut]

A new stock replacement radiator on a 13 year old car will do wonders for cooling. I replaced mine with a stock one and the cooling is much better, not to mention probably a lot cleaner. Put on new hoses too.

Not sure about the price of the heater core, but you should be able to score a new radiator, waterpump, and hoses for under $400, maybe even closer to $300. If you do the labor yourself, then that's free!

I didn't have cooling problems before, however, I did run hotter in traffic than a few years ago (nothing alarming though). Now the temp stays in the correct range no matter the driving conditions on my stock motor. Once I replace the motor, we'll see how the cooling does, but worst case I'm out $130.

Might want to put in a new thermostat too (180 or the stock 192). Those are cheap.

 

[NoAvgGT]

New Radiator 94 GT Vert - Reply to Thread

Well, I just got this 94 GT Vert with 86k for $3000 and new top , I bought it knowing it had a faulty water pump. The owner told me straight forward.

So I filled the overflow and radiator with Anti-freeze and drove it home and sure enough it was border line overheating (I stopped 3 times at 5mile increments so that it would not overheat) and losing coolent out of the waterpump.

Also I turned the heater on trying to keep the car cool for the ride home and it dosnt blow any hot air at all. So I'm assuming heater core and or thermastat.

I want to fix this heating problem right so I thought before I even take the car in I'll buy a new waterpump radiator, heater core and thermostat.

I purchased a waterpump out of the FRP catalog at $50.00, and I'm considering the visteon radiator for 150.00 and heater core for $115. I just dont know how much it will cost for labor to get it all installed with a flush.

I think this job is too big for my abiities.

NoAvgGT

 

[urban96]

well if the water pump isnt pumping the warm coolant into the heater core it wont blow out any hot air, i would wait untill you get the water pump replaced untill you dig into that

 

['94ChickStang]

that too much to pay for the heater core, you should pay around $50-$75 tops.

A simple clog in your cooling system can affect your heat (as said restricts the flow). Replacing the rad and pump might be good enought to fix things with a flush, try this first before getting into changing that heater core or even paying the hours and hours of labor to have it changed

 

[NoAvgGT]

New Radiator 94 GT Vert > Reply to Thread

Thanks for all the Advice. I have purchased the water pump which I know is bad and also the radiator but will have the shop install the water pump and then flush and check the system. If the Radiator is needed will use. If not the Radiator will be sent back for 15% restock fee.

Lets hope I get my 2nd and newly purchased Stang back on the road soon.

Then I can start with mods and upgrades.

 

[chaos254]

i went with a summit aluminum radiator....cooling issues are now non-existant and u cant beat the price, around ~170.

 

[miller92063]

i just picked up a griffin for the 94-95 for $50

Some dude with money wanted a be cool radiaotr instead.

 

[Car Nut]

Don't pay a shop to install the waterpump. That is simply too easy of a job to pay a shop, plus it only takes about an hour if you take your time. Could be done in much less time....

If I remember, replacing the waterpump involves removing the belt, putting a pan on the ground to catch a little coolant, removing 3 or 4 bolts, cleaning off the old gasket, putting on some RTV sealant (for high temp use), and then reversing the process with the new waterpump. Do this yourself and you'll be confident with other stuff too.

A basic $20 ratchet set at WalMart is all you need to get the job done. The tools are cheap, but they work.

I did pay a local shop to put in my radiator, but that was largely because I didn't want the hassle of air in the system and I needed the car to take a long trip the following day. Needed it done right and I just didn't have the time. If it weren't for a visible leak, I'd have tried it myself.