Repair or replace?

[Razorback01]

This is expensive, but no plastic- Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator.

[GOODEN]

Replace it! Like posted above, replace hoses and belts too if not done recently.

[RattlesnakeDan]

If you need a quick fix this is what I did to an old car once. Took a piece of tube from an old shop vac, a hand held propane torch and melted it on to the radiator trying to keep it smooth but hot enough to melt both together. Worked great, never did replace the radiator.

[randal]

I had cracked the top part of my radiator on dirt bike when I was younger and jb welded it.. it held fine..

[GA Bowhunter]

Replace it you cheap *******.

[Tx.Fisher]

Replace

I had a crack in my in my 06 Silverado with 280,000 miles, I tried the patch kits. I would slow the leak down, but never stop it. New radiator was less than $150, one YouTube video later and I had it changed out in less than a hour.

[Paycheck]

I think that the build up inside the radiator along with the leak justifies replacement.

[Smart]

Repair or replace?

YouTube videos show replacing a radiator in my Ford F-350 to be a simple process. I’d imagine yours is the same. For $150-200 I’d do that versus the cost of JB weld and a tow truck.

[aggie2000tx]

I had just the plastic parts replaced at a radiator shop one time and it was cheap

[kyleseipp]

Agreed with above on replace vs repair. I had a similar issue in my 04 and opted to replace it (since I was going to be doing the labor anyway). Here is a cheap plug for Rockauto - saved a couple of bucks.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,2007,ram+2500+pickup,5.9l+l6+diesel+turbocharged,1433802,cooling+system,radiator,2172

[Raypo]

Replace. Not worth the risk in causing overheat damage.

[Graysonhogs]

Replace

[cva34]

$200 radiator or $5000 motor? Replace the radiator.

THATS a BIG AMEN!!!!!

[LivinADream]

I just replaced the radiator in my truck, about $350 for radiator and fluids. Did it myself, took about 2 hrs. Not a bad job, not expensive, and could save you thousands.

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[Trkhunter]

Well just ordered a new one wish me luck.