Was that Performance Cooling..in Stockton Ca that you bought from ? Sounds the same as the one I ordered from them....2 core all aluminum.
Mine was just shipped yesterday but I think I'll refuse it when it gets here and contact them to tell them why. Thanks for the heads up.
I just contacted The Filling Station to find an elec temp gauge...they don't have one they say. I thought later AD trucks had them ? Rather than spend big bucks on a new gauge cluster or individual gauges, I just bought a set of three 2" gauges to mount below the dash. All new parts and senders... $40.
Also found a place 30 miles away to do a better job on the radiator to see if there are any clogs, etc.
Chipmonk: Thanks for the words of encouragement..

just frustrated yesterday.