Radiator needed for 5.3L
So last weekend my 5.3L threw out the driving belt and I had to pull over when the temp reached 230 degrees. By the time I got someone to pick me up and got a replacement belt, the motor had already cooled down. I added anti-freeze, installed the belt and made it home safe (about 10 miles away). This morning I noticed the old copper radiator had multiple leaks from the side tanks. Instead of fixing it I want to install a decent radiator.
I can go with a stock replacement but I prefer a full aluminum radiator with no epoxy. What is the recommendation on aluminum radiator. Can I get something decent for $200? Is the Champion or Be Good radiator any good? I need to order something soon so please help me out.
P.s. Apparently throwing belts on these type of motors are very common. Please look at the belts and if it seem like a little worn of any crack, replacement it ASAP. Mine had a lot of cracks and was tin. Some recommend a manual tensioner as the spring in the stock tensioner gets weak. If it throws the new belt, I will update this thread and also switch over to the manual tensioner.
Thanks
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