Need a part of radiator

Not · #1 06-06-2009, 06:50 PM

Hello,

I got new radiator, but with crack on bottom plastic

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Maybe, anyone has bottom plastic part of radiator?

Thank you.

Crazy_pilot · #2 06-06-2009, 06:56 PM

The end tank of the rad has a crack? If so you have to replace the whole thing, the plastic parts can't be replaced separately.

immortal_suby · #3 06-07-2009, 07:28 AM

You can repair it short term with some JB weld or magnum steel putty. But it won't last very long. I had one last about a year like this. The plastic is weakened when it cracks and it will soon crack again.

benebob · #4 06-07-2009, 09:45 AM

The plastic can be removed and reinstalled but trust me it isn't worth the trouble. Took me 5 or 6 hours to do it for an xt6.

Not · #5 06-07-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot

The end tank of the rad has a crack? If so you have to replace the whole thing, the plastic parts can't be replaced separately.

Sorry for my english, what is "end tank of the rad"?
Photo of the crack in attach1.
I want replace ALL plastic part on bottom (attach2).

Not · #6 06-07-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by immortal_suby

You can repair it short term with some JB weld or magnum steel putty. But it won't last very long. I had one last about a year like this. The plastic is weakened when it cracks and it will soon crack again.

Yes, I tryed it. But after one month (in cold weather) anteefreeze has gone

In warm weather a little longer..

Not · #7 06-07-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by benebob

The plastic can be removed and reinstalled but trust me it isn't worth the trouble. Took me 5 or 6 hours to do it for an xt6.

I know it! But, you know, russian "Levsha" may do it without big problems

Not · #8 06-07-2009, 06:16 PM

"All I need is L..", I mean, that f.cking plastic part.
Dont want buy another new radiator!

benebob · #9 06-07-2009, 06:28 PM

Not,
You're much better off with a new radiator as for someone to be willing to ship you a used bad radiator with a good plastic bottom will surely cost you mostly in shipping. It takes a good 2 hours to remove the plastic on a side mounted rad like the XT6 probably 3-4 hours on an SVX which of course is on the bottom and also longer. That's asking a heck of a lot for someone to attempt and there aren't any promises they won't damage it removing it. If you already have sourced one locally they I'd say it might be worth the trouble but if not I really don't think you'll make out and you won't be happy with the results long term. If buying a new Subaru one is too pricy there are other aftermarket options.

Not · #10 06-08-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by benebob

Not,
You're much better off with a new radiator as for someone to be willing to ship you a used bad radiator with a good plastic bottom will surely cost you mostly in shipping. It takes a good 2 hours to remove the plastic on a side mounted rad like the XT6 probably 3-4 hours on an SVX which of course is on the bottom and also longer. That's asking a heck of a lot for someone to attempt and there aren't any promises they won't damage it removing it. If you already have sourced one locally they I'd say it might be worth the trouble but if not I really don't think you'll make out and you won't be happy with the results long term. If buying a new Subaru one is too pricy there are other aftermarket options.

I see, thank you..

benebob · #11 06-08-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Not

I see, thank you..

Don't give up on the jb weld idea though if it is cracked you have nothing to loose. Take a drill to the endes of the crack with say a 1/8" drill bit to keep it from cracking more, scuff it up REALLY good then clean it up really good, better yet to widen the crack a bit to get jb in there. Or just buy a used one from someone here and then you have yours for parts!

Not · #12 06-11-2009, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benebob

Don't give up on the jb weld idea though if it is cracked you have nothing to loose. Take a drill to the endes of the crack with say a 1/8" drill bit to keep it from cracking more, scuff it up REALLY good then clean it up really good, better yet to widen the crack a bit to get jb in there. Or just buy a used one from someone here and then you have yours for parts!

OK, I'll try, thanks a lot!

SilverSpear · #13 06-11-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Not

OK, I'll try, thanks a lot!

Not you have three options:

- Fix yours as benebob told you.
- Buy a used one from the network.
- Buy a new one off ebay.

I do not recommend you get a used plastic part and try to fix yours with it, unless it is new. A used plastic part might be "dried" and is prone to cracking.