'03 Jeep Liberty Mopar Radiator

[mrad]

Thanks much for that. I wish the dealers (local and online) had access to the same info. Could've shaved a ton of time off my search.

Yes the '03 was definitely a transition year. Ones built early in the production cycle (mine was 7/02) were still in-radiator cooled but the later '03s weren't.

I did end up finding a Mopar radiator with ports. I might actually consider adding an external cooler as a supplement but that's probably a project for another day.

 

[JibeHo22]

Thanks much for that. I wish the dealers (local and online) had access to the same info. Could've shaved a ton of time off my search.

Yes the '03 was definitely a transition year. Ones built early in the production cycle (mine was 7/02) were still in-radiator cooled but the later '03s weren't.

I did end up finding a Mopar radiator with ports. I might actually consider adding an external cooler as a supplement but that's probably a project for another day.

Sounds good. I know how frustrating it can be finding parts for older vehicles, and the dealers are often clueless. Glad you were able to find what you were searching for.

 

[JeepJeepster]

Does your Liberty have the 45rfe trans? I always thought all libertys with the 45rfe trans had the inrad cooler while all 42rles did not.

 

[mrad]

Yes it has the 45RFE. I always thought '03 Libertys that came off the production line earlier were more likely to have a 45RFE but of course, I don't know that for certain. Just an assumption.

 

[mrad]

I wonder the same thing, got a "mopar" thermostat from dealer a while back and it says motorad on it, but also has the chrysler emblem. I hope they are just sourcing work out but still holding them to a higher standard.

Finally had a chance to put my new rad and hoses in. Noticed my Mopar thermostat was Motorad too. I guess that's standard now.

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[JeepJeepster]

Yes, the early 03's had the 545rfe trans.

And yes, my replacement mopar stat was a motorade.

 

[mrad]

Thanks, got it.