Greetings All,

I'm a newb to this forum, had my Integra since '96. It's got Neuspeed Sport springs, Tokico Illuminas, Type R strut brace, and a free flow air filter.

I need to replace the radiator in my '96SE in the next day or so. Mine is leaking along the top tank seam also. Temp is normal, I get an occasional whiff of coolant. The other day I was sitting at a gate waiting to get in, and the temp guage went to half way (it normally stays about 1/3 all the time, here in AZ). As soon as I drove through the gate, the guage quickly went back to normal, so I pressed on. I added some coolant when I got home, the overflow bottle was empty and I added some to the radiator. It seems to be leaking pretty much all along the top tank seam on the engine side. It looks like it's been weeping for a while and is starting to let go now.

Noting the post above about replacing a rad in 15 minutes, how complicated is this task? My car has A/C, is it attached to the radiator or is it mounted separately? It looks like you just have to unbolt the A/C hose bracket and get that out of the way, remove the upper and lower hoses, unplug the fans and take out a few bolts. The only thing I can't see is the A/C condenser and if it's attached to the radiator. Any advice or other information would be appreciated. I'm thinking of doing it myself, even though I HATE coolant.

I found 2-row replacement rad online for $127, and an aluminum 1-row for $267 including shipping. Sounds like decent prices. The Fluidyne I priced was $460! I don't think I need that much cooling, even here in AZ.

I'd appreciate any advice or information on swapping radiators on essentially a stock 2-door LS. I don't have any special cooling needs other than living in AZ and running the A/C for 6 months.

Thanks,

Tim