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RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
After enjoying driving my SVX.. after engine renewal 11 month process.. NOW I noticed coolant temp up/down some 1/4" sporadically.. Checked under hood when I got home.. Found 4" lateral crack in front of radiator cap to inlet hose nub!
Repaired with repair kit last nite.. but leaking again this am .. going to work. WHAT are my options? I assume can't be succesfully repaired.. How about Al radiator ($$$?) .. or what? New OEM? Please HELP! Thanks, Jim
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! |
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Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
When mine cracked I didn't bother repairing it, I just bought one of the radiators on eBay, they may not specify but they are made by Silla and are around $125. Been a few years now and no problems.
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1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert Reading Box of Wine Car ----------------------------------- 1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019 1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007 Last edited by Sean486; 08-21-2013 at 12:02 PM. |
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Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
At some point.. My love for this vehicle.. Will be surpassed by the absurd cost of obscure .. OEM Parts!
Radiator at SubaruParts.com is $480.44 PLUS SHIPPING!!! Thanks, Jim
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! |
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Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
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1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert Reading Box of Wine Car ----------------------------------- 1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019 1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007 |
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Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
I'd also be sure to replace the upper hose and check my motor mounts. Plastic becomes weak with age and heat cycles. Soft motor mounts and a hard hose can quicken the death of a radiator. Honestly, I don't think you'll find many factory radiators much cheaper than $500 and assuming it is the original lasting at least 16 years is pretty darn good.
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I'd go with the ebay. Lifetime warranty, can't beat the price really. |
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I too would buy the crappy Chinese version but the reality is that if you're going to ***** about factory SVX parts prices you shouldn't be buying a newer car anytime soon.
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Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
If you go with the eBay radiator could you post a comment on fitment..if they are problems.
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Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/SILLA-7420A-...8ffaf2&vxp=mtr |
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Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
I have a Ebay Radiator in one of my SVX's, it was an exact replacement, absolutely no reason to buy one from Subaru.
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Huck Subaru Ambassador 92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD 88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge" 15 Impreza Premium Sedan 15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70" |
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Thanks, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-1-...#ht_1869wt_917 http://www.ebay.com/itm/SILLA-7420A-...#ht_1041wt_930 |
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Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
At Tom's suggestion, I ordered eBay SVX NEW (?) radiator by radsus (bright green!) for $131 w/ shipping.. Can't beat that.. if it works! (He says good review.. only one bad one-replaced!)
I think my top hose is quite flexible.. I overheated "new" engine when first ran (why?? - poss air pocket? underfilled?) .. I guess that cracked top!!?? [Redlined the Coolant Gauge] Thanks Tom, Jim
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! Last edited by James Scott; 08-22-2013 at 11:47 AM. |
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Huck Subaru Ambassador 92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD 88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge" 15 Impreza Premium Sedan 15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70" |
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Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?
If the ebay member has a lifetime warrenty, is that through them (the seller) or through a manufacturer.
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1994 SVX LSi JDM Tailbar and Grill, Clear Corners, 15min-mod, Nevin Blue RSB, G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 Tires, Phenolic Spacers (Manifold & Throttle Body), SS Brake Lines, Maniac Electric Motors 160A Alternator 2008 Legacy 3.0R |
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