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Originally Posted by Dees Ride
Hi,
I have a cracked radiator. The crack is in the plastic near the top hose. I have patched it several times and each time the repair fails after a few hours of driving.
I'm looking to buy a used radiator or a new one if any are available.
(I would also be interested in knowing if anyone has ever de-staked the plastic top and replaced it)
Thanks for your help.
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Down here in Auckland, New Zealand, shortly after purchasing my SVX, I suffered the same cracked plastic radiator top tank. Drove it to radiator repair specialist close by and they fitted a beautiful metal tank at a price well below the cost of a replacement radiator, either new or second hand ex a wreck. After 20 years there has not been a problem.
The problem is not confined to the SVX and has become a major part of radiator repair business activity in this part of the world.