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Old 09-21-2008, 03:01 PM
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Re: Help! Please respond ASAP!!

That seems to be a common problem - my radiator did exactly the same thing about 18 months ago.



I had a spare radiator to swap in - but depending on where the crack is and how long it is, there may be some kind of sealant that you can apply to it. Being plastic however, I am not sure how well this would work.

As far as I know, the SVX radiator is unique - and I was once quoted over $1500 by Subaru for a new one!!!!

I have seen several SVXs with custom radiators with a metal top tank - as that seems to be the location where the plastic ones will crack.

My radiator cracked on the top tank, directly in front of the radiator cap.

For a permanent fix, you will probably need to source a spare radiator, or get a custom one made up.



Jason.
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