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Old 08-21-2013, 11:53 AM
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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!

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Old 08-21-2013, 11:58 AM
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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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Old 08-21-2013, 01:01 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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Old 08-21-2013, 01:55 PM
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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
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-1-...628e8c&vxp=mtr
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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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Old 08-21-2013, 09:29 PM
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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.
"OEM" for my Audi was $98 :P Made in the same factory, they just remove the VW/Audi logo.

I'd go with the ebay. Lifetime warranty, can't beat the price really.
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Old 08-22-2013, 05:06 AM
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Radiator at SubaruParts.com is $480.44 PLUS SHIPPING!!!

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That's nuts. Was $350 not so many years ago (and probably $225 not so many years before that).
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If you go with the eBay radiator could you post a comment on fitment..if they are problems.

THX
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Old 08-22-2013, 05:42 AM
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If you go with the eBay radiator could you post a comment on fitment..if they are problems.

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I've had 2 for 5 plus years. Perfect fit and no problems.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SILLA-7420A-...8ffaf2&vxp=mtr
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