Guys Anyone have experiences with replacement radiators for our Buick. I truly not looking to spend crazy money for an original number matching perfect radiator. Looking for a good buy driver quality radiator. I am also thinking about getting it repaired. Thanks.
I replaced the radiator in my GS 350 with a unit from Thermal Solutions Manufacturing. I paid $310. The fit was right, and the look was correct other than a extra nipple on the back side under the radiator cap. Trans lines were positioned correctly so it was a easy swap. They make them for the 455. Here's the link to their website. You could probably call them and find a dealer in your area. http://thermalsolutions.mycarparts.net/
Yes, http://www.ebay.com/itm/321874154157?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT See the thread in this same Forum, http://www.v8buick.com/index.php?th...-on-this-radiator-71-455.320829/#post-2677056
George, I went with this one, read some good reviews by folks who went that way before: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...+gs.TRS0&_nkw=cold+case+buick+gs&_sacat=33602 Works good, nice drop in bumper-to-bumper-traffic-temperatures. Seems to be well made, no hustle installing it. Jens
If the rads core is , or can be fully flushed out and you just need to have a leak soldered, or have 1 or 2 tubes that leak and need to be blocked off, then get it fixed and save some bucks! If on the other hand you going to add more HP at some point then go for a new bigger rad if you only have a two row model now.