Spectra Premium CU434 radiator for the 1988-1993 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L and other vehicles carries engine coolant through a cross-flow aluminum core to shed heat. Its structure and design are built to carry the same durability expectations as the OE.
Dried coolant stains, a cracked tank, a coolant level that keeps dropping or an engine that runs hot can point to a leaking or clogged radiator, but a hose, cap or water pump leak looks much the same. With the engine off and cool, look over the core and tanks for wet spots, cracks and bent fins before you replace it.
Among the trucks it fits are the 1988-1993 Chevrolet K1500 V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L and the 1992-1995 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban V8 5.7L. Owners of other trucks can find their year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Fit and size
Build and materials
One radiator with its built-in transmission oil cooler; these trucks take a single radiator. A frame is not included.
Is this C1500 radiator right for the 1988-1993 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L?
Yes. Spectra Premium CU434 fits the 1988-1993 Chevrolet C1500 with the V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L. Other trucks are in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does this radiator include a transmission oil cooler or a frame?
Yes, Spectra Premium CU434 has an internal plated transmission oil cooler with 1/2-20 UNF female fittings. A frame and an engine oil cooler are not included.
What size are the inlet and outlet openings on this radiator?
The inlet diameter is 1.3125 inches and the outlet diameter is 1.5625 inches. The inlet sits at the top left and the outlet at the bottom right.
How can I spot a leak on a radiator with plastic tanks?
Wet spots or dried coolant stains on the core or plastic tanks, a cracked tank, or a coolant level that keeps dropping when checked cold can point to a leak. A shop can pressure-test the cooling system.
Is this a Chevy K1500 radiator for the 1988-1993 K1500 V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L?
Yes. Spectra Premium CU434 fits the 1988-1993 Chevrolet K1500 with the V6 4.3L, V8 5.0L or 5.7L.
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