I have a 94 GC with the 3.3 engine. I had the head gasket done when I purchased the van due to a coolant leak. Since that day it has not lost so much as 1 drop of coolant, and it runs great.
I am a firm believer in preventive maintenance, and this is why I am here now. I looks like this summer I will be doing a LOT of driving through the Rocky Mountains. I will have six people in the van + gear, so we will be fairly loaded, but NO towing of any kind. I am pretty much due for a coolant flush & fill (been a little over 2 years now), and I was wondering...
What is the approximate life of the radiators in these vans? The last thing I want is to be stuck in the Rocky Mountains waiting for some gas station to get the part in at God knows what price. As far as I can tell this is the original radiator, then again I am no expert and do not know exactly what to look for.
If I was going to get the coolant done anyways....
In any case, my vehicle has been well maintained. Any advice about the radiator, or anything else I should have checked before such a trip would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
PS: I just had the trans serviced - new solenoid pack, new filter, and ATF+4 installed by excellent shop - so that base is covered. :)