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Review on ๐Ÿ’จ High-Performance Spectra Premium CU13063 Complete Radiator for Dodge Caravan - Upgrade Your Cooling System! by Johnny Black

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Drain plug that does not prevent draining

When my 2008 T&C radiator started leaking I didn't want to buy an OEM part but looked at this part and the TYC part below . I chose the Spectra part because it costs a bit more and I thought it would be better quality. To be fair it was better packaged (made of styrofoam) but had a couple of very small areas where the fins were bent or not finished properly. The fins were definitely thinner than the OEM heatsink. Everything else is great. I installed Spectra. The kit did not have new bushings, fasteners and radiator caps. At least I didn't expect that. I started running water through it. The drain plug either broke or failed because it (literally) wasn't holding water. The plug had plastic wingtips, thinner threads, and no extended shaft with rubber O-rings. I called Specter. When I told a man with a heavy accent that the plug was different and much shorter than the standard plug, he seemed to think it was normal. He suggested I give it back to Revane. I told him I could choose another brand; he did not care. I started pulling everything back out. At the second exit I went further down with TYC. It came with a new radiator cap and hubs bolted on top and bottom. The drain plug looked more like a normal one. I left a similar review on the TYC product page and will update it if I come across any leaks in the future. TYC 13062 Chrysler Town and Country 1 Row Plastic Aluminum Replacement Radiator

Pros
  • Made of high quality material for longer life
Cons
  • There are nuances