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..And probably one that has been asked before, but after a couple hours of searching here, I haven't found an answer.

1992 Loyale has original all-metal radiator that actually doesn't leak, but the fins are mostly corroded and have flaked away, thus not cooling well. Does alright most of the time, but pulling a hill during the summer requires full heat on to keep the temp in-check. This is a fairly low mileage engine and I'm not willing to let this slide and risk it anymore.

I'm finding both types of replacement radiators available: All-metal (CSF Model #933), and Aluminum-core with plastic tanks (APDI/ProRad Model #8010935).

I know there are pros and cons for each type, and I've read various opinions on other forums, but I'd rather take advice from a more vehicle-specific point of view. There is only a $40 price difference that I'm not terribly concerned about.

Thoughts? Opinions? Experiences? What would YOU do, or what have you done?

Thanks.

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 my opinion is to use the all metal, brass copper and find the 2 rows of  cooling tubes version since you are buying new ,   not all places have them , but they are minimally more expensive and  almost double the cooling capacity of the single row.     

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NorthWet is spot on about the 'TURBO' part of the search.  Assuming EA82, I believe all flavors of radiators for EA82's will fit into all EA82 platforms.  An aid in searching maybe;  4WD, TURBO, AT for a double row unit.  Perhaps a 1989, 4WD, TURBO, AT may work.

 

Good luck with the search.

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