Hello everyone.

First of all, I hope I've posted this in the correct section. Forgive me If I haven't. I'm ok with it being moved to its correct forum section if need be.

Anyways, I own a 2003 Infiniti G35. This car has been great to me since I purchased it used from a buddy just over a year ago. It's fulfilled its job quite well, while sparing me any headache. However, just yesterday my car overheated on me. When I got home I inspected its radiator and found that this part was to blame. It showed signs of leakage and a majority of the fins were severely bent. I know that replacement is my only option at this point, but before I do so, I'd like some advice. I've decided to purchase an aftermarket version online, but don't know which companies are reputable. I've found two that I particularly like but before I buy from one of them, I'd like some sort of verification that they are a legitimate business. I almost never buy anything online so I don't know how to spot a scam, and I can't afford to be scammed.

Has anyone dealt with either of the following companies and can verify that they are a legitimate company? The products on the pages have the same OEM number as I’m looking for, so I’m sure they’ll fit my car. Thanks in advance.

http://www.radiatorspot.com/infiniti...r=2003#MjM1NzU
or
http://www.partsultimate.com/index.p...duct_id=165467

 

Never dealt with either one of them but a few simple things to consider, check their return policy, call them and speak with someone and ask a human fitment questions if you feel good about what you hear than proceed with the purchase. Good luck

 

Usually I don't have any trouble buying anything online. Also are you sure it's the radiator? Not the coolant hoses or worn clamps? have u seen where it is actually leaking from or just where the coolant appears to be, because while driving it can be blown into different sections. I'm a mechanic and we usually don't get too many rads that go bad usually just the lines/hoses hope i helped.

 

where at on the rad was leaking? fill it back up. let it run to normal temp....see if your cooling fan(s) kick on. if not, that could be a problem. or if you filled it up and let it ran, IF there is a leak...hopefully you can pinpoint where its coming from. i havent replaced a rad in a G for any real reason so far....always been I30/35s and Q45s in my years at the dealership. take some pix for us.

 

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Fins bent doesnt mean its bad. They are usually just thin aluminum that diverts the air into channels to cool. Anyways like somene else said fill her up and see if she actually leaks.

Could be faulty fans or even a bad thermostat. They go and you may just be going through antifreeze because its overheating.

As far as commercial sites have you tried rock auto or partswarehouse. They have most oem parts or aftermarket cheaper then dealerships.