[tonycarreon]

thanks dghii, i usually go with sun coast or pelican parts. on occasion i go with parts geek. this time PG had the lower price when shipping & time were included.

i *want* to do it myself, but have no way to get the car high enough up in the air. add to that it's a tip which i understand is a little tougher with the less space to get "up in there" so i figure i'll take it and have someone do it.

for other's who are curious:

part was $260 (parts geek) ($425 from dealer)
coolant was another $56 (sun coast)
labor is going to be around $500