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1970 225 V6 Radiator Replacement

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Paul Black, Apr 19, 2017.

  1. Paul Black

    Paul Black New Member

    The stock Radiator on my 1970 V6 CJ5 is seeping from every possible location. The larger size radiator in the 70 model is almost impossible to find, and where I do find it it is very expensive. Recording it also seems to be very expensive . Does anybody know of another vehicle's radiator that will drop in at the same width as the stock one? I know that early model Mustang radiator should have the cooling capability, but my stock radiator is way wider than 17 inches.
     
    Paul Black, Apr 19, 2017
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    What do you consider expensive? A recore should cost maybe $300-400, depending on the shop. Most "radiator shops" don't do recores anymore, instead just selling commodity radiators and installation. You'd have to shop around to find a shop that actually repairs radiators.

    My memory says this topic comes up pretty often ... I don't own one of these Jeeps, so I don't recall the specifics. Here's a search that may help you - site:earlycj5.com 1970 1971 225 Dauntless radiator replacement - Bing
     
    timgr, Apr 19, 2017
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  3. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Discussed often as Tim mentions. Search and find the best one for you. Most require some type of fabrication/modification for mounting.
     
    Focker, Apr 19, 2017
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  4. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Champion and there other models seem to work fine....you may already have found these and they are not cheap...I know this link goes to an out of stock listing, but it will at least give you starting point if needed.

    CJ5 CJ6 Radiator (70-71) Buick V6
     
    FinoCJ, Apr 19, 2017
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