Is Nissens radiator any good for my 90 240?

I need to replace the radiator in my 90 240 automatic sedan. I found
this at FCP Groton and I know nothing about radiator. Is there any
thing better than that or is this Nissens a good one? Thanks for your
help.


1985-1993 Volvo 240 Radiator

This is the OEM style radiator with an aluminum core and plastic
tanks. Nissens used to make an all metal version of this radiator, but
they discontinued that model in 2006. This will fit both models with a
standard or automatic transmission.

Manufacturer Nissens
Part Number 8603894
OEM Number 8601127, 8603894, 1219830, 5003505, 1266053, 65520A
Condition New
MSRP $261.74
Price Each $155.00
Availability In Stock



http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/product_id/2397/nm/1985_1993_Volvo_240_Radiator/category_id/88

 

The Nissens metal tank radiator was excellent, I have no experience with
the plastic tank one, but I despise plastic tank radiators and would ban
them if I could. When they fail, it is usually catastrophic and leaves
you with a badly damaged engine.

 

OTOH, if their quality control, is still good, the 'combo' radiator
should still be good for a minimum of 6 or 7 years when new.

 

Thanks for your input, I see your point and I do not wish to take such
risk. Is there another brand/model you can recommend me? Thanks.

 

If you find something, let me know. I've got metal Nissens radiators in
both of my cars, and I found one for my mom's car in a junkyard after
the plastic tank on hers split, thankfully the hose neck didn't snap off
as usually does.

OEM Volvo radiator has plastic tanks, Nissens now does as well, if you
can't find an all metal rad you might just change it on the same 75K
interval as the timing belt. That's what I'm doing with 700 series
heater valves as I was unable to find a metal part for that.