Cracked Radiator.

[99 galant]

Cool.
I smell something weird outside today. I figured it was the road asphault up the street. NOPE. I pop the hood and there is a crack in my radiator. So my question:
Where should I get one? Auto store or the dealer? Which would be the smarter one? I have someone ready to install the new one for me so a shop doesnt bend me over and rape me.

I thought of NAPA, Advance Auto, Autozone, or a dealer.

Thanks for the help.
-Scott

P.S. I was so mad that I was ready to sell the G. Too much money is going into fixing it.

[99 galant]

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[lonestar22]

thats the reason i didnt want a plastic radiator, the one i had in my car was aluminum but it had a unrepairable dent in the neck, now i have a plastic one

[99 galant]

theres no way im paying $200 for a radiator. Advance Auto price. what price should i be looking at?

[RAZ_76]

Mine did that, it's not unusual. I paid 119 for my radiator from a local shop called radiator outlet. Grab your yellowpages and turn to radiators and start calling around.

[99 galant]

see 119 or less sounds better. i posted up the prices i got so far at GF. but here they are again.

NAPA - $189 (Except Heat Passage Cutouts)
NAPA - $199 (Standard)


AA-Ready-Rad Radiator $254.99
AA-Spectra Premium Radiator $174.99

AutoZone - $219.99

OR Junkyard. $75.

[RAZ_76]

I ould not trust the junkyard for this part. Let me see what I can find for you.

[99 galant]

dude you are awesome. Im on yellowpages.com and i did radiator for CT and i found alot of shops. looks like im making calls between classes tomorrow

[RAZ_76]

How does 71.09 brand new and shipped sound???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-00-01-02-03-MITSUBISHI-GALANT-2-4-L4-RADIATOR-NIB_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c39Q3a1 Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2e c0Q2em14QQhashZitem250302832635QQitemZ250302832635

[99 galant]

is that exactly for our G? i know you wouldnt point anyone here in the wrong direction, but i'm just maing sure

edit: does it matter if that one is for the I4 if i have the V6?

edit again: i found the one on the store for the V6.

[RAZ_76]

99 00 01 02 03 MITSUBISHI GALANT 2.4 L4 RADIATOR NIB

Welcome to RadiatorClassic, the leading provider for all your automotive cooling needs. We provide QUALITY automotive parts such as RADIATORS, CONDENSERS, GAS TANKS, and FUEL PUMP or SENDING UNITS all backed by our LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY.
All of our products are manufactured to ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT STYLES and GUARANTEED A PERFECT FIT for your vehicle. We understand that your car is your transportation lifeline. That why, here at Radiator Classic, we only list items that we have in stock in our warehouse. We never buy from other suppliers and then turn around to sell to you. That way you don't have to wait for an extended time to get your car back up and running. We buy FACTORY DIRECT and pass the savings on to you with COMPETITIVE PRICING.

[99 galant]

I read it, but then the Return policy says all sales are final. I'm going to buy it anyways, thanks for the help Ray.

[RAZ_76]

$82.98 brand new and shipped for V6.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__99-00-01-02-MITSUBISHI-GALANT-3-0L-V6-RADIATOR_W0QQitemZ380068984070QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20Tr uckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZVie wItem?hash=item380068984070&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__99-00-01-02-MITSUBISHI-GALANT-3-0L-V6-RADIATOR_W0QQitemZ380068984070QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20Tr uckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZVie wItem?hash=item380068984070&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245)

[RAZ_76]

I read it, but then the Return policy says all sales are final. I'm going to buy it anyways, thanks for the help Ray.


That doesn't mean it's crap. Alot of stuff on ebay is like that.

[99 galant]

i just bought the one from the other store for the V6, i hope it is the right one

[99 galant]

Thanks for the help Ray, hopefully this thread can be of help to others in the future.

[Serstylz2]

good work here, install shouldn't be too hard either

[Ravyn]

this just happened to me yesterday so i went to radiatorbarn.com and bought one and it came today, up and running just like new paid 162 for all metal