2002 Liberty replacement radiator

[biz999]

I've developed a leak in the radiator in my 2002 Liberty Limited. This will be the third radiator since I bought it in 2009. Does anyone have recommendations for which radiators perform best in it? Are there any all metal ones out there?

 

[Gyro]

Mopar from the dealer is the most recommended.

Gyro

 

[dude1116]

MOPAR is your best bet!

 

[Jbergun]

I had a small leak too i patched it up with epoxy and flushed out my old fluid and replaced it witb zerex g05. It has held up so far. My leak was a very fine hair line crack nothing major.

 

[M38 Bob]

Did the radiator you installed last not have a lifetime warranty?

Bob

 

[Jbergun]

If your askin me bob no this is the one i got with my jeep its probably the one from 2002 knowing my jeep all original.

 

[LibertySport]

Mopar is the way to go

 

[biz999]

I changed the radiator last in 2011 and I simply don't remember if there was a warranty or not. I'll have to dig through my documentation. I've also moved to the US from Canada which would make any warranty difficult. Do the Mopar ones come with a warranty?

 

[tjkj2002]

I had a small leak too i patched it up with epoxy and flushed out my old fluid and replaced it witb zerex g05. It has held up so far. My leak was a very fine hair line crack nothing major.

Will not last,plan on replacing soon.

 

[dude1116]

If your askin me bob no this is the one i got with my jeep its probably the one from 2002 knowing my jeep all original.

Will not last,plan on replacing soon.

Lasted about 10,000 miles for me. Not bad but leaked like a siv from about 4 other spots when it started to leak again.

 

[M38 Bob]

My question was for biz, sorry.

Like TJ, I'd be afraid to get out of hometown with JB weld patch.

My aftermarket radiator experience over the past 40 years is radically different from most everyone here. NEVER a problem.

Bob

 

[Jbergun]

I do plan on replacing it but the money isnt there so for now it is working. And thus far no leaks anywhere i cleaned my entire engine bay to be sure if something leaks i will see it. I have been keeping a very close eye on my temp gauge as well to be sure she doesnt over heat at all.

 

[karljp]

I would also get the Mopar. Cheap ones are prone to cracking easily.

 

[Hockeygoon]

My aftermarket radiator experience over the past 40 years is radically different from most everyone here. NEVER a problem.

Bob

Agreed. You just can't buy the cheapest one listed. Modine replacement radiators were usually better than the factory originals - but I haven't bought one for several years. I found a good radiator shop that can actually make repairs.