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Radiator Fun!
So I go to my car today planning on going to the gas station. I start the car up and notice it is idling at a higher rpm then normal, 1000 - 1500 rpm , normal for my car is between 600-750 rpm maybe a little higher with air on. So being a worried car owner, I go to check all my fluids, Transmission, diff, oil all fine, then I go to check my Coolant. It is completely empty. So next thing is checking the top of the radiator where it has been patched before. I guess the 100+ Heat here has gotten to my radiator.
The crack is all the way across where it has been "temp" fixed. My question being, I have to replace it, what should I go with and what kinda prices am I looking at? I know how to install radiators, Had a real fun time installing one on a 92 Acura Integra. If Someone could point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it.
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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$400+ with shipping from subaruparts.com. Do a search on "Silla radiator" for comments on a cheaper alternative.
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I did a search for "Silla SVX Radiator" and found one for $150 in under two minutes. The install is ridiculously simple, unhook a few hoses, remove four bolts holding in the two fans, unplug, remove, then undo the rubber stopper bolts that hold the radiator in. Yank radiator upwards, drop in the new one, replace everything and add some anti-freeze and distilled water.
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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radiatior
hey try car-part.com I got my radiatior from them used but out of a 97 it has been perfect since receiving it from the supplier. I have not heard anything good about Silla raditiors they are cheap crappy and fail alot , Dont waste your time. I bought 2 before i finally gave up and went used 1 came in with broken neck perfect box Not i repeat NOT a bit of damage on the box (it was shipper fault supposedly) but they sent money back when returned 2nd time box damaged just sent back so bought used calsonic from the above site good luck thanks
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Subarus are like Harleys, they don't leak, they mark thier territory. I wouldn't be concerned with a small leak. Keep good tabs on the level & the guage, I'm betting it doesn't lose much. My '97 Leg leaks exactly 1 pint per oil change. It gets on the exhaust making it look & smell much worse than it is.
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- John ASE certified Master Tech W/ X1 Twin City Fleet repair, St. Paul, MN need work done? Have tools will travel
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Don't worry about the oil unles it gets scary. Just check regularly to keep an eye on the level.
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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radiator replacement
I could believe that any radiator would be more prone to problems, but I have had to replace 2 radiators since buying my 2 svxs 1 due to crack (similar to yours) the other due to car accident in both instances i have had no success in getting a replacement radiator w/o spending the franklin mint $400. plus. I am not saying that there arent good replacement radiators out there just not "Silla" I have installed both of my radiators myself it is easy. If you are getting a replacement radiator from car-parts.com stay away from 91/92 radiators if I am correct they have a screen in the transmission cooler line that can get plugged and then your tranny burns up. all the shop people that I am able to talk to have said not to put on/in Silla due to the fact that they dont back up their product, although they say 1 year warranty if it fails you have to send it in and they dont cover other parts that fail due to radiator failure, in fact most company's dont cover. the shops also say that the quality of the part is questionable, all of the specialty part shops in the area also quit carrying "Silla" products due to many many complaints . i just did a search on car-parts.com and there are approx 20ish radiators there ranging from 220-75 and check/call for price . Anyway here you go
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My Choices
Should I go with the 200$ one or the Silla? I wanna order the new one in the morning? Since advice is not to get the silla I am leaning towards the replacement, non sillia 1.
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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me personally i would buy the non Silla Radiator
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PWR aluminum rad FTW!!!
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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The other radiator is pretty sketchy though... "Description-RADIATOR - 2day ground shipping, etc." It doesn't even give you a brand! While the Silla sounds like a bad choice, at least you know what brand it is and who to go after if it breaks... this other one costs more and doesn't ever mention any warranties.
Up to you though
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-Craig 94 LSi 5spd Barcelona Red, 14Xk miles. Full custom exhaust (Stebro cat-back, custom rest of the way forward) 8000K HID kit from Tom (SVXfiles), Energy Suspension front sway bar bushings, Non-Droopy visors, Race Concepts C/D + Dimpled Rotors, Axxis Ultimate pads,SS brake lines, Bontrager Works #009 (or something like that), stripped interior. (up next) Full cage, fuel cell, 327 swap |
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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