Already spent 5K in repairs this month (Kennworth T660--year 2010). Now, I need a new radiator. FXXK. How much does it usually cost to replace it? I will get most likely after market one. I already spent additional 10K+ in July/August/September. Soon I will get to 20K in repairs in such a short time. How much time does it take to replace a radiator? And what's the usual cost?
Find a clean container you can drain 10-13 gallons into. Remove the old one. Make a burping cap. Replace with a new radiator, put on the burping cap. Add fuild. I have no idea how long it takes. But I would guess less than 4 hours. Assuming your draining into a 5 gallon bucket. And have to stop the drain to swap buckets. And using a old glass picture to replace the fluid. The burping cap is key thou.
Cost of radiator, 5 hours labor, coolant, hoses and clamps. Often easier with hood removed. Cost of business. I had mine recored when the front end was apart for an unrelated issue. Learn the ‘sensuous’ maintenance - like “Since you is “ in there.
Radiator core or complete assembly. I've had my radiator replaced in a day. Had one re-cored took 3 days. Independent shop.
All of a sudden you need a radiator? Is it leaking? Running hot? I’d guess about $1700. Start by calling the Dealer. Then check Americancoolingsoulutions.com. Other aftermarkets are out there. If it’s not leaking, maybe a thermostat, fan, waterpump? Maybe needs a good flushing, or fins are blocked by debris in them, or debris in cac fins, a/c condensor fins? Blocking airflow.
You're looking at roughly 3500 for everything installed. Lots of factors can affect the end cost though.
I thibk I paid about $1200 for an Active brand 4 rows replacement radiator for my T600 about 5 years ago. Of course now with Joe "I did that" everywhere it probably costs about 30% more these days (thanks Joe!) I would suggest dunking it in a water tank to check for leaks before installing. My first one leaked and had to be swapped for another... I dunno what it cost to install. It was put in by a CAT house during an inframe I had them swap out the old one.
On my 2014 Volvo 670 it cost 2398.74 in 2019 from Volvo dealer. It took them one day in shop to finish.
