radiator troubles

So I finally figured out why I smell antifreeze after driving:
the plastic neck where the hose attaches, is starting to crack.
Perhaps the clamp was overtightened by an overzealous mechanic,
or maybe plastic wasn't such a good choice for this area. I've read about the group buy on better radiators, but this is what I've done for now: there is a little plastic tab that you slide the hose up to, then tighten. Well, I shaved off that tab, and that allowed me to gain another 1/2 inch...that I lost
in broken plastic at the end. I'll see how long it lasts; I have a feeling
there is a slight taper after that tab, and the hose may want to back off.
I can tell you that after emptying and refilling my radiator with new antifreeze, (it was pretty low) my temp gauge seems a little lower!
Anyone want to sell a radiator? Maybe an original from somebody that
upgraded? Anyone? TIA!

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Originally Posted by Pearlywhites1992

So I finally figured out why I smell antifreeze after driving:
the plastic neck where the hose attaches, is starting to crack.
Perhaps the clamp was overtightened by an overzealous mechanic,
or maybe plastic wasn't such a good choice for this area. I've read about the group buy on better radiators, but this is what I've done for now: there is a little plastic tab that you slide the hose up to, then tighten. Well, I shaved off that tab, and that allowed me to gain another 1/2 inch...that I lost
in broken plastic at the end. I'll see how long it lasts; I have a feeling
there is a slight taper after that tab, and the hose may want to back off.
I can tell you that after emptying and refilling my radiator with new antifreeze, (it was pretty low) my temp gauge seems a little lower!
Anyone want to sell a radiator? Maybe an original from somebody that
upgraded? Anyone? TIA!

I have one, I'll let it go for $150 plus shipping. I'm in NJ so shipping shouldn't be much. PM me

Thanks,
John