cracked radiator
#1
cracked radiator
92 SE, 5spd, 203k miles.
Just drained, flushed, and filled coolant 2 weeks ago. Opened the hood recently and found that there was a hairline crack with traces of coolant coming out where the upper hose enters the radiator. No overheating problems at all, and there is coolant in the overflow tank. I've put some JB Weld on it temporarily until I get my replacement.
Has anyone had this problem? Where did you buy your replacement radiator? I'm thinking Autozone $108.
Thanks.
Just drained, flushed, and filled coolant 2 weeks ago. Opened the hood recently and found that there was a hairline crack with traces of coolant coming out where the upper hose enters the radiator. No overheating problems at all, and there is coolant in the overflow tank. I've put some JB Weld on it temporarily until I get my replacement.
Has anyone had this problem? Where did you buy your replacement radiator? I'm thinking Autozone $108.
Thanks.
#3
I had this problem.
got a good used one. don't expect the jbweld to last longer than a week (if that).
don't go autozone. heard a few people have problems with their rads (cheap plastic tops cracking, rad cap stem stripping out, etc)
here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...Q5fAccessories
I had good experience with the seller, getting mom's miata rad.
got a good used one. don't expect the jbweld to last longer than a week (if that).
don't go autozone. heard a few people have problems with their rads (cheap plastic tops cracking, rad cap stem stripping out, etc)
here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...Q5fAccessories
I had good experience with the seller, getting mom's miata rad.
#5
FYI, I have a radiator from the parts car, but I think I'll keep it. haha
OP -- yeah, you could probably get an OEM one used cheaper at a boneyard. You would want to look it over pretty good for damage.
If you buy aftermarket, pay extra for a quality/upgraded one.
OP -- yeah, you could probably get an OEM one used cheaper at a boneyard. You would want to look it over pretty good for damage.
If you buy aftermarket, pay extra for a quality/upgraded one.
#6
I had to replace my radiator a few months ago. I lucked up and got one from a guy who was just about to sell his car for parts. My old radiator used to leak at the top, but never overheat, so being that I just replaced the tranny, I didnt want to take any chances with it leaking through the tranny cooler line.
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