Radiator Issue 98 GSR?
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From: Texas
I have a quick related question. I recently replaced my OEM radiator with a Koyo aluminum core that I got off ebay. I've noticed that when I turn my fans on, I can smell coolant while I'm driving. I haven't noticed any coolant leaks And my fluid levels seem good. Any ideas on what the issue might be?
The only thing that brings coolant inside the car's interior is the heater core. You might have a small leak at one of the hoses, causing it to leak onto the header.
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Are you talking about your AC and Heater blower? Or the fans on the radiator itself? If your not loosing any coolant, I wouldn't worry about it unless the smell is driving you insane.
The only thing that brings coolant inside the car's interior is the heater core. You might have a small leak at one of the hoses, causing it to leak onto the header.
The only thing that brings coolant inside the car's interior is the heater core. You might have a small leak at one of the hoses, causing it to leak onto the header.
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My local Acura "stealership" wanted full list price for a rad, which was close to $400. I ended up with a Fluidyne full size for around $300 shipped, from ebay. There are lots of knockoffs on ebay though, make sure you email them and ask if its authentic. Modacar.com also sells them at a reasonable price. I got my 12" slim fan on HT for $45 shipped.
http://www.modacar.com/products/Acur...S/cooling.html
Some of the guys on HT have had good luck with "Mushimito" or whatever its called, for under 200$. You might look into them if your strapped for cash.
http://www.modacar.com/products/Acur...S/cooling.html
Some of the guys on HT have had good luck with "Mushimito" or whatever its called, for under 200$. You might look into them if your strapped for cash.
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The plastic cracking at the top of the radiator is a common problem. How come you didn't just get the fluidyne radiator now? No real point in swapping out your good oem one down the line for an aftermarket unit if it is still working.
When my original radiator cracked I swapped it out with fluidyne/samco hoses/and some new fans!
When my original radiator cracked I swapped it out with fluidyne/samco hoses/and some new fans!