Will this radiator fit my cooling system without new hoses?

Yes — OEM radiators use factory connection points and hose sizes. Your existing upper and lower hoses will mate directly without adapters.

Do I need to flush or pressure-test this before installing?

Flush the system clean before dropping this in. Sediment in old coolant can block the new core immediately. A pressure test on the radiator itself before install catches any hairline cracks from age.

What shape is the core in — will it leak?

These are pulled from vehicles that ran, not from junkyards sitting open. If it has a slow seep or visible damage, contact us for a return — we guarantee cores free of active leaks on arrival.