New Radiator for F150 Lightning 2004

New Radiator for F150 Lightning 2004

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graemel

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7,088 posts

222 months

Tuesday 16th August 2011
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I've been loosing water on the Ligtning (not to much) for about a year now. System pressure tested and new rad cap fitted. When you park up you could smell coolant but no apparent leaks. Long story short, popped into see my mate and mechanic Brian or Benny Hill to some of you last Friday re booking in for a service and hey presto we now have a small leak from the top left hand side of the radiator when viewed from the front.
Any thoughts on were to get a new one would be very much appreciated. We have a good relationship with a Ford main dealer in New Hampshire but it would be a lot easier I hope to source one over here.
Thanks in advance for your help guys, cheers Graeme

tr7v8

7,265 posts

233 months

Tuesday 16th August 2011
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I normally try a specialist for rads first, try local radiator repair shop or local Serck Marston agent.

graemel

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7,088 posts

222 months

Tuesday 16th August 2011
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thanks, but the rad has plastic header tanks so I don't think it can be repaired frown

tr7v8

7,265 posts

233 months

Wednesday 17th August 2011
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graemel said:
thanks, but the rad has plastic header tanks so I don't think it can be repaired frown
Probably can't but rad shops sell new 'uns as well! Very often cheaper than dealers.