97 F53 radiator
Hey guys I have a 96 Bounder 34j with 11k miles on a 97 F53 chassis.. well we just got back from a couple hour trip the other day and it seemed to run a bit hot but overall ran great. Now I am suppose...
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Thanks guys!
Glad to hear you got it worked out Dave!
I found an old guy, he’s a master technician and ex instructor. He used to own his own shop and now he does mobile work part time as he’s retired. He’s working on it as we speak. I found a new all aluminum 1 row radiator from Performance Radiator and from what I have found out they are a high end brand. It was $750 shipped with tax and I got it the next day. I also went to Galpin Ford and bought a brand new water pump and got a new fan clutch just to be on the safe side.
The mechanic quoted me $450-500 labor to do it all so if that holds out I’ll be at $750 radiator, $350 water pump/clutch, and $500 labor which would be $1,600 total. Let’s hope that stays there!!
I’ll keep you guys posted but I have to say, I asked God to keep me safe on my recent trip and this thing made the three hour trip and let go after I got home and parked it.. I’m VERY grateful for that!!!
Glad to hear you got it worked out Dave!
I found an old guy, he’s a master technician and ex instructor. He used to own his own shop and now he does mobile work part time as he’s retired. He’s working on it as we speak. I found a new all aluminum 1 row radiator from Performance Radiator and from what I have found out they are a high end brand. It was $750 shipped with tax and I got it the next day. I also went to Galpin Ford and bought a brand new water pump and got a new fan clutch just to be on the safe side.
The mechanic quoted me $450-500 labor to do it all so if that holds out I’ll be at $750 radiator, $350 water pump/clutch, and $500 labor which would be $1,600 total. Let’s hope that stays there!!
I’ll keep you guys posted but I have to say, I asked God to keep me safe on my recent trip and this thing made the three hour trip and let go after I got home and parked it.. I’m VERY grateful for that!!!
