Radiator is done!!!!

Distributor is J/X Peterbilt, the quote we got today (through my shop's account) is $1,830 for the radiator (all OEM) with everything around it (shroud, frame, tanks, etc...), $870 less than what they quoted me over the phone!!!!!

They can also sell me an aftermarket one, same deal, everything comes with it, for $1,374.25......both sold through J/X.......

I'm waiting on confirmation that the aftermarket radiator includes all the extras....I'll probably go check it out before purchase as I want to make sure it's the same......

 

Well, ordered the OEM radiator from JX Peterbilt on Wednesday morning, they should deliver it today.....

 

Radiator is on, go out for a test drive and......it overheats, again, they didn't change the thermostats because both lines were hot.....well, I went out and bought the dam things, will put them on tomorrow....

Fingers crossed that that does the trick, otherwise the water pump is another $600.....

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE!!!!!!

 

Where?, that's the price I just got quoted at J/X....Do they sell those at CAT?....

 

Butcher's bill:

1. OEM radiator $1,830
2. 2 Cat thermostats ($120)
3. 3 rubber radiator fairings ($115)
4. Labor $500

9 days of downtime (8 days wait for radiator + 1 day for install and test drive)

Problem solved.