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It looks like I am in the market for a replacement radiator. Jeep came to me with a radiator that looks pretty new, but it has developed a leak. Appears to be the passenger side tank. Also appears to be a common problem with aftermarket radiators.
Searching around here I came across this bit of information regarding an '01:
That radiator is apparently for a '98 to '01. I have a '96. The dealership would have me run a 52028133, now superseded as a 5191929AA, and about $100 cheaper.
Unfortunately neither of those radiators are in stock, so I can't compare them.
My question is whether or not the more expensive radiator is a better unit (in theory you get what you pay for) and will it fit an earlier model (not going back to the Renix closed systems, but an open system with an overflow bottle)?
How much did the radiator support sheet metal change over the years? Did the radiator inlet/outlet move? What sort of fitment issues should I look for?
I am in SoCal. Weather tends hot much more than cold. Once I finish sorting out issues with this XJ it is likely to be used for travel and to be towing a pop-up camper. I want all the radiator I can get.
1996, 4.0L, manual trans, 4x4 and AC if that matters to the discussion at all.
Searching around here I came across this bit of information regarding an '01:
For the love of your patron deity, spend the $300 and get a Mopar HD XJ radiator (52080104AC) from the dealership and not online. If you buy online there is a chance they will send your a non-mopar oem replacement that is gauranteed not to work as well as the mopar. You'll be happy and save yourself a lot of trouble.
That radiator is apparently for a '98 to '01. I have a '96. The dealership would have me run a 52028133, now superseded as a 5191929AA, and about $100 cheaper.
Unfortunately neither of those radiators are in stock, so I can't compare them.
My question is whether or not the more expensive radiator is a better unit (in theory you get what you pay for) and will it fit an earlier model (not going back to the Renix closed systems, but an open system with an overflow bottle)?
How much did the radiator support sheet metal change over the years? Did the radiator inlet/outlet move? What sort of fitment issues should I look for?
I am in SoCal. Weather tends hot much more than cold. Once I finish sorting out issues with this XJ it is likely to be used for travel and to be towing a pop-up camper. I want all the radiator I can get.
1996, 4.0L, manual trans, 4x4 and AC if that matters to the discussion at all.