Anyone else had this problem before? plastic endcap on radiator cracked. Dont know if it over pressured or just crapped out. Temps never got hot. Installed new radiator,thermostat, and radiator cap. Hopefully no more problems

 

I had a leaky between core and tank so i took the tanks off and built alum. ones .

 

GOOD JOB!!!!

 

very nice

 

dang thats nice. wish i could weld alum.. my plastic side has a small crack.

who makes a good rad under 300.00

 

Wow. Very nice.

 

Yep my plastic driver side has cracked and now leaking....ughhh. Does anyone offer a full metal radiator?

 

Normal for any plastic tank radiator to crack. It happens to them all.

 

Built Tough Rads makes a traditional all metal brass/copper 3 & 4 row rad for the 3rd Gen Cummins.

http://www.btr-radiator.com/PartsLis...&id4=-1&id5=-1

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/3r...-any-good.html


They have just recently been released & there are some fitment issues/revisions. The stock plastic Dodge rad has a core that is 1.5" thick.
The BTR 3 row rad is 2.0" thick, the 4 row is 2.5" thick.

If I ever have an issue with my rad, a BTR rad will be my choice...

 

I found one here locally for $155 w/lifetime warranty. Will probably buy today/install this wknd. Thanks for the comments.

 

Best of luck on that . . . I couldn't find one cheaper than $300.00.

 

Replaced it w/OEM in 1.5 hr plus changed the belt. All seems to be good.