Radiator Problems
03-27-2003, 06:37 AM
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Radiator Problems
Today while changing my oil I noticed my radiator had some green goo on the outher part of it (radiator fluid I imagine) I also noticed my radiator fluid tank was empty) My 97 GSR has 77k on it. I was wondering if I should replace it now or just add fluid and see if it comes up again? If I need to replace how much should I pay for one? What brand type? i heard something about all steel radiators?
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03-27-2003, 06:55 AM
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Discount auto wants 224.87
Autozone 184.99
Pep boys 185
Radiatorbarn.com wants 107 Shipped
Has anyone bought anything from radiator barn? Or do you know where I can get it cheaper/
Autozone 184.99
Pep boys 185
Radiatorbarn.com wants 107 Shipped
Has anyone bought anything from radiator barn? Or do you know where I can get it cheaper/
03-27-2003, 07:21 AM
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Mine had a crack where the top hose connects, and my car started overheating. $107 is good, my friend got me his discount at an autoparts store and I got it for about 70 I think. I would suggest having someone help you do it. It's alot easier if you have somone holding back the hoses and pipes while you take out the hold one. It's a real tight fit.
03-27-2003, 11:04 AM
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If it busts then yes. Integras are prone to radiator problems because of our plastic pieces of crap. I went ahead and bought a new one from Napa for 180 that's all metal and replaced my hoses as well for around $25.00 from Pepboys for the bottom one and Advanced Auto Parts for the top one. Your new all metal radiator should last you much longer than the OEM one.
03-27-2003, 04:01 PM
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I've owned two Hondas and both developed radiator leaks.
I would advise against the liquid radiator sealants ( Bars leak, Prestone sealant etc.) because they are temporary solutions at best.
I would advise against the liquid radiator sealants ( Bars leak, Prestone sealant etc.) because they are temporary solutions at best.
03-27-2003, 04:42 PM
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The radiators and plastic cam seals are the weak links of Hondas. Radiator sealer will not work, since the end-tanks are plastic and the core is aluminum itself. In terms of aftermarket OEM replacements, they're even worse than Hondas. So basically if I were you I would get a Honda one, if you have the extra $$$ I'd look into a Koyo, PWR, Fluidyne, or C&R model.
