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'91 LS Radiator Replacement.

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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Default '91 LS Radiator Replacement.

So i'm pretty sure my LS' radiator sprung a leak. Last week my car overheated, even though i just added coolant 2 days before, but i couldn't find a leak. I topped it off with coolant/water and i was fine for the next week. No leaks, no overheating, anyting... Last night i'm about to go out to dinner and i noticed 2 puddles underneath my car and a stream of coolant down my driveway.

Today i look at it and the tank is completely empty and as far as can tell i have a leak on the passenger side of my radiator. I'm not sure if thats the only leak and its running down to the other side of the car and making another puddle or its a hose leaking as well.

Anyway, so i'm just going to replace the radiator, thermostat, cap, and hoses.

Where is a good place to order them? I saw some radiators on ebay but im skeptical as to the quality and fit.

Also, are there any tutorials on how to replace them? I want to get this done as quickly as possible.

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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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hope this helps. http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/cooling/
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Just drain the coolant and then you can remove the radiator pretty easy. I don't have experience with ebay radiators, maybe someone else does.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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try http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/ I bought an A/C condenser from them. The price was good and the fit and quality for an aftermarket part was good. Plus they have free shipping if you spend more than $50.
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