OK!!! the new radiator is in place!! left it running for about 1/2 hour while I cleaned up the tools and spilled oil...it got up to 199 but that was sitting still with the hood open. I took it for a few miles drive, and it dropped down to 192-196 the whole time, even with the A/C on which would cause the temps to jump before. So maybe....although it is a bit on the cooler side today. Waiting for brakes (rear) as it looks like the P.O. only did the front ones.not all like he said. luckily I had this week off from work when it was in the 90's and it cooled down enough so I could work on it today. The stock radiator is quite a bit heavier than the Nissen Aluminum one. could be it had some junk blocking it too.