radiator problem

[dannmarr]

Found some transmission fluid floating on top of the radiator. Does this mean the radiator is bad?

[Blacky]

Sounds like it. Of more concern would be coolant getting into the tranny fluid. I would check the dipstick for the level and milkiness due to contamination.

[dannmarr]

The trans shop has the car. They confirmed trans fluid is being lost. No visible leaks found. A radiator pressure test will be done. I have the option to provide a radiator. Where should I buy one? Autopartswarehouse?

[ShiuludeSVX]

Originally Posted by dannmarr

The trans shop has the car. They confirmed trans fluid is being lost. No visible leaks found. A radiator pressure test will be done. I have the option to provide a radiator. Where should I buy one? Autopartswarehouse?

May just be the rubber seal, where the cap meets the inside of the radiator filler neck.
I have to get one, because it's been sitting most of the summer.

[Blacky]

Originally Posted by dannmarr

The trans shop has the car. They confirmed trans fluid is being lost. No visible leaks found. A radiator pressure test will be done. I have the option to provide a radiator. Where should I buy one? Autopartswarehouse?

I would have said buy a Silla on Ebay but apparently they are out of production for an unknown time period.

You could try one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUBARU-SVX-N...7d69f8&vxp=mtr
The seller doesn't have the greatest feedback score though.

[dannmarr]

Wow, that's cheap. I rather pay a little more from autopartswarehouse.com
Or JCWitney.com for $249 Anyone purchase this one before?

[Blacky]

I paid $128 for my Silla 6 years ago and it's still going strong.
That Ebay one also has a lifetime warranty like the Silla. Just putting it out there.

If you are looking at the Mishimoto rad ,it's a universal fit and it says it requires a separate tranny cooler for an automatic. Sounds sketchy.

[jellybytes2]

FYI
I ordered one off eBay from radsus on Friday and got refunded today. According to the email there is a fitment problem and he won't have the correct ones one until the 24th.

[Tapani]

Have you asked Dayle?

/T

[jellybytes2]

Also-

I bought my other SVX in 1/2011 with a cracked plastic tank and replaced it with one from ebay/radsus. That was 100,000 miles ago. That one is down right now with a headgasket leak, but I don't think due to the radiator.

[ShaneHobson]

I bought a Silla through eBay about a year ago, dirt cheap and still going.

Tried to buy another one, but out of stock.

You might want to contact the seller direct :
Michael Cloke
ph 503 342 3599
reliableradiator at gmaildotcom

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by dannmarr

Found some transmission fluid floating on top of the radiator. Does this mean the radiator is bad?

Since the transmission pressure is MUCH higher that the cooling system it would make sense that the transmission fluid would flow into the radiator.
I have bought and installed MANY RADSUS off of E-Bay and so far only two have failed.
RADSUS did take care of the bad rads.
Not overnight, but eventually.

[dannmarr]

Because the Trans shop did the rebuilt, they are replacing the radiator for free. They want their customers to be happy! I am! thanks for all the replies!

[dannmarr]

My car is held as hostage. The trans shop can't find a radiator that fits. They tried four different suppliers. The suppliers claim it will work, but when it arrives, it doesn't fit. They decided to have a radiator shop repair it. I agree, I don't want to wait anymore.

[Blacky]

That's a bad sign for all of us.