Did I make a good deal?

jktuck · 12-13-2006, 11:49 AM

Hey guys and gals. I just this week bought a 94 Chevy z71 4x4 for $2900.00. The metal and paint are in decent shape. The interior is showing it's 12 years of age. It has a new/rebuilt tranny. The truck has 250,000 miles but the engine runs smooth with no oil problems that I can see. The radiator has a pinhole in the core. Did I make a good deal? What are the thoughts on radiator stop leak products. Should I just go ahead and spring for a new radiator? Are there any bad effects of stop leak on the motor?

mrjohnwayne · 12-13-2006, 01:19 PM

Stop leaks are more of a patch then a permanent solution. They will work for a while but it will be best to replace the radiator. As for the price, to me it seems a little high but if the body is in good shape and the motor is still running well then it seems like a good deal.

nnunez · 12-13-2006, 01:38 PM

Do Not Add That Junk.
Get It Repaired By A Radiator Man.

THE PRICE IS OK.
I HOPE YOU DONT NEED A MOTOR SOON.

12-13-2006, 11:49 AM	#1
jktuck Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 77	Did I make a good deal? Hey guys and gals. I just this week bought a 94 Chevy z71 4x4 for $2900.00. The metal and paint are in decent shape. The interior is showing it's 12 years of age. It has a new/rebuilt tranny. The truck has 250,000 miles but the engine runs smooth with no oil problems that I can see. The radiator has a pinhole in the core. Did I make a good deal? What are the thoughts on radiator stop leak products. Should I just go ahead and spring for a new radiator? Are there any bad effects of stop leak on the motor?

12-13-2006, 01:19 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,220	Stop leaks are more of a patch then a permanent solution. They will work for a while but it will be best to replace the radiator. As for the price, to me it seems a little high but if the body is in good shape and the motor is still running well then it seems like a good deal. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

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12-13-2006, 01:38 PM	#3
nnunez Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 307	Do Not Add That Junk. Get It Repaired By A Radiator Man. THE PRICE IS OK. I HOPE YOU DONT NEED A MOTOR SOON.