Thanks... I'll check that out :)
You guys are a huge help !!! Kevin |
My radiator is now leaking in my '00 LS and its not the original. How can I tell if its SHOWA or Denso type?
|
Originally Posted by jesusublime99
My radiator is now leaking in my '00 LS and its not the original. How can I tell if its SHOWA or Denso type?
|
Originally Posted by jesusublime99
My radiator is now leaking in my '00 LS and its not the original. How can I tell if its SHOWA or Denso type?
I am not sure if the acura radiator is brass or aluminum but you can also solder brass and will not leak. I think the radiator is aluminum though (Vpuppy will know). If it is brass, you can pinch off the row that is leaking with a pair of side cutters (wire cutters) and solder both ends with a propane torch. I soldered my aluminum AC line last week and I got lucky because I did not think it would stick to aluminum. Here is a link of someone fixing a brass tank http://www.muggyweld.com/1clip11.html. You can do the same with the rows that run vertically. Here is another article http://www.arrowheadradiator.com/Rad...nt_%20Tips.htm <--- I guess you can solder aluminum :) Kevin |
Our radiators are aluminum cores with plastic end caps. The JB weld thing is more of a temp fix. Some have tried but it usually ends up leaking in the same place.
|
Thats some great repair info, but I don't think I want to tackle repairing my radiator myself. I drive 100 miles a day in that car so I don't want to risk another overheating incident. Luckily, I'm carpooling to work right now. I think I'm just going to buy a KOYO replacement off ebay. I'm going to order a SHOWA, hopefully its the right one.
|
I just ordered an all aluminum radiator from http://www.completeradiators.com for $183.60 shipped. I talked to John and he also gave me the stant part number for the cap which is 10233. I am very impressed with the customer service!!!!!!
I originally found their site on ebay. This link might work: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true Their seller name on ebay is completeradiatorshttp://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif Kevin |
John from completeradiatorshttp://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif also called me to inform me that the radiator would be shipped from a location closer to my house. Therefore, it will arrive one day early. Great customer service!
|
My new radiator from complete radiators arrived (in 2 days) and it looks great (all aluminum). I'm excited !!!
Kevin |
The radiator has one row and says "TransPro" on the box.
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:54 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands