Radiator and AC condenser choices
 

I'm collecting parts to repair my '96 Lsi which my son had a "minor" accident in. The car's bumper in front of him slid over his front bumper and also damaged the radiator and condenser. I'm assuming that it's best to put in a new one rather than a 15-20 year old part.
I searched through the forum and it looks like the best choices for a radiator is OEM ($400+) and the PWR replacement ($500+). Any other ideas?
As far as the AC condenser, since it's aluminum, is it OK to put in a used 20 year old part? Thanks in advance for the help.
Dennis

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Many members including myself have had excellent results with these Silla radiators ($150.00). I've had one in my '92 for 4+ years now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silla-1992-1...d15b9a&vxp=mtr

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OK, thanks for the input. How about the condenser. Is it OK to use a 20 year old condenser?

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I haaven't heard of any problems with using them. They don't flow water and corrode internally like radiators do. They usually only fail from external damage.

I am sure others can comment further.

73020PA000...Condenser..$277.16
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Hmmm. I just noticed that the '92 AC condenser has a different part number than a '93-'97 condenser. Does anyone what is different?

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Probably something to do with the refrigerant changeover from R12 to 134a after 1992.

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another vote for the Silla radiator, works a treat (made in China) and the price is great. I got mine from a classic car outfit for free shipping. I think I googled the radiator and this site came up.

I vote for a new condenser vs an used unit simply due to the connections that may leak on you. Remember these condensers have been in place for a long time and after being disturbed, there is a good chance that they will leak.

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Thanks, I wound up buying a near new OEM radiator

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are those silla ones providing any additional cooling capacity over oem?

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I don't think so.