Spectra Premium CU2101 radiator for the 1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler 4-cylinder 2.5L, the 1997-2006 Wrangler 6-cylinder 4.0L, the 2003-2006 Wrangler 4-cylinder 2.4L and other vehicles passes engine coolant through an aluminum core to shed engine heat. Its structure and design are built to the same durability and expectations as the OE radiator.
- Aluminum core with plastic tanks
- One-row core, 19.4375 inches wide, 18.125 inches high and 1 inch thick
- Down-flow layout with the inlet at the top right and the outlet at the bottom left
- Internal transmission oil cooler with 4 plates and 9.5mm hose barb fittings
- 1.25 inch inlet diameter and 1.5 inch outlet diameter
Quick facts
- Part: Spectra Premium CU2101 radiator
- Fits: the 1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler 4-cylinder 2.5L, the 1997-2006 Wrangler 6-cylinder 4.0L, the 2003-2006 Wrangler 4-cylinder 2.4L and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminum core, plastic tanks
- Condition: New
Coolant leaks, an engine that runs hot or cracks on the tanks can mean the radiator is wearing out. Those signs alone do not prove the radiator is the problem, since a weak water pump can also overheat the engine.
Fits
This radiator fits the 1997-2002 Jeep Wrangler 4-cylinder 2.5L, the 1997-2006 Wrangler 6-cylinder 4.0L, the 2003-2006 Wrangler 4-cylinder 2.4L, the 1987-1995 Wrangler 4-cylinder 2.5L, the 1991-1995 Wrangler 6-cylinder 4.0L and the 1987-1990 Wrangler 6-cylinder 4.2L. It is also a radiator for the 1997-2002 Jeep TJ 4-cylinder 2.5L, the 1997-2006 TJ 6-cylinder 4.0L, the 2003 TJ 4-cylinder 2.4L and the 2005-2006 TJ 4-cylinder 2.4L, and each of those needs a single radiator.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Core: 19.4375 inch wide, 18.125 inch high, 1 inch thick, 1 row
- Inlet: top right, 1.25 inch diameter
- Outlet: bottom left, 1.5 inch diameter
- Inlet and outlet headers: 20 inch long, 2.4375 inch wide
- Transmission oil cooler fittings: hose barb 9.5mm, 12 inch between fittings
- Mounting type: Flange
Build and materials
- Core material: Aluminum
- Tank material: Plastic
- Flow type: Down flow
- Transmission oil cooler: internal, plated, 4 plates
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Cambodia
In the box
One radiator with its internal transmission oil cooler. A frame and an engine oil cooler are not included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a radiator for the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler 6-cylinder 4.0L?
Yes, Spectra Premium CU2101 fits the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler 6-cylinder 4.0L, and the 2003-2006 Wrangler 4-cylinder 2.4L is covered too.
What is the core of the Spectra Premium radiator made of?
The Spectra Premium CU2101 has an aluminum core with plastic tanks. The core is one row, 19.4375 inches wide and 18.125 inches high.
Does the CU2101 radiator have a transmission oil cooler built in?
Yes, this radiator has an internal transmission oil cooler with 4 plates and 9.5mm hose barb fittings 12 inches apart. It has no internal engine oil cooler.
Does this radiator come with a frame?
No, a frame is not included. This radiator has a flange mounting type and comes with its built-in transmission oil cooler.
What are signs a radiator with plastic tanks is failing?
Visible coolant drips, cracks in the plastic tanks or corrosion on the aluminum core can mean the radiator is failing. Look only with the engine cool; a shop can pressure-test the system.
