Number of Rows in 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500hd
The bung that connects my oil cooler to the plastic side of the radiator is leaking. I have a couple of different local radiator shops, but I don't know how many rows come from the factory radiator...
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jodeb720 wrote:
Guys,
Thanks so much for the tips.
I don't want to replace mine with anything plastic - I want it all aluminum.
That being said, my biggest complaint about towing is that the radiator really has a hard time shedding heat on hill climbs
I live in LA and when I head north to Yosemite, the climb out of LA (the "Grapevine" as it's called) usually causes the temps to rise up above 220 - 230. This causes my Trans temp to rise (and I have a 16 pass stacked plate trans cooler with an electric fan on it) as well.
If the OEM is a single, then a double should really make a big difference, if it's a double, then a third row will help.
In any case, I'm going to put an all aluminum unit in to replace my stock unit.
Thanks so much again!
Josh
I get up to 230 also... But it dont go higher then that... Im not sure the aluminum will help. I was saying aluminum because of the non plastic sides..
You may run hotter with too many rows. The water pump has a certain flow rate.
I dont know how your trans is getting hot with that cooler you say you have...
I added this derale inline with the other cooler.. I dont see temps @ trans above 170-180 even with coolant @ 230. That was towing up the smokeys with almost 6000 lbs.
I think an oil cooler may do better...
Research the aluminum radiator myths...
Maybe you need to flush and check your coolant level.
