Radiator troubles - replace or fix? [Archive]

VTEC@14.7psi

07-04-2009, 04:33 PM

:honda:eyz all, my radiators been leaking from the top, i think is that the "top tank"?

u can c in the pic where the fluidz ended up

i read ppl say that u can just take it to a radiator place n they can repair it?

i got a quote for 320 for replace n fit, can anyone tell me if this is an ok quote and if it can be repaired, is it worth doing over a replacement, i.e. does it fix it gud for a long time or is it just temporary?

cheers!

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/14/1959995/radiator.jpg

ZeForce

07-04-2009, 05:28 PM

I just purchased a new aluminium radiator off ebay for around AU$180 shipped, I will let you know what the quality is like when I receive it, but it might be worth looking into one as it may work out cheaper.

VTEC@14.7psi

07-04-2009, 05:38 PM

sweet that would be pretty mad, are they easy to replace? /cud u write a DIY as u do it? lol :p

ZeForce

07-04-2009, 05:39 PM

sweet that would be pretty mad, are they easy to replace? /cud u write a DIY as u do it? lol :p

lol ok I will try

PS: nice quote in your sig lol

VTEC@14.7psi

07-04-2009, 06:00 PM

hehe :D

would the radiator be an ASI brand one? i just went on ebay n noticed a heap of em

omgzilla

07-04-2009, 07:44 PM

I had the same problem on my B16A2 radiator (top tank busted).

Got quoted $180 to replace the top tank (when supplying them with the bare radiator - out of car). Bought a 'cheap' alloy radiator - lasted for about 6 months then started leaking out of the fins.

Removed the 'cheap' alloy p.o.s radiator and fitted an aftermarket OEM equivalent replacement (plastic tanks) for $150. Still going strong!

Moral of the story - you get what you pay for. Generally when it sounds too good to be true it usually is... Especially when it's an eBay item!

Alexx

07-04-2009, 07:50 PM

I had the exactly same issue. Bought a cheap alloy one and it leaked. Ended up replacing it with a koyorad. May as well fix the problem so that it isnt going to happen again.

destrukshn

07-04-2009, 08:00 PM

using a PWR radiator.
never looking back.
=)

jdm18c

07-04-2009, 08:07 PM

lol 320 installed.....your getting ripped
it will take 5mins to install easy as

DLO01

07-04-2009, 08:08 PM

Time to get an aftermarket alloy radiator. :D And they are simple as to replace. :thumbsup:

VTEC@14.7psi

07-04-2009, 08:42 PM

any advice on the cheapest alternative? its pretty much just a wife beater at the moment cuz im yet to find funds for the project :p

ive read a couple o forums about ASI n it seems like it goes ok... 1 year warranty too...???

ZeForce

07-04-2009, 08:50 PM

nigs

07-04-2009, 09:02 PM

heh cool photo.

just thought I'd post in here.

SUP!

Ok that's all I had.

jdmlvn

07-04-2009, 09:10 PM

replacing a radiator is sucha easy job, u wouldnt need to pay someone to do it, just get the part and DIY, it should take u 10mins to 30mins max.

hayashi_1986

07-04-2009, 09:13 PM

I've had my ASI rad and slim fan for a good year now since my accident wiped out my stock aluminium rad. It's great for it's price. It only cost be 120 when I first got it...never looked back or considered buying a Koyo or Mishimoto. It serves it's purpose well and its easy to install. Comes with its own rad cap. Only bad thing is I had to ditch my Greddy cap because it wouldn't fit due to the large size of the filler neck.

All reviews online with the Mazda crews seem to be pretty solid. A number of members at the RX7 forums are running these in twin turbo RX7 setups without any problem. My hoses blew out first before the rad did so that says something. :) ...I need new silicone hoses lol

jeffreymui

07-04-2009, 09:35 PM

why dun u unplug that big plasitc tube and clean around the edge and re tighten it?

VTEC@14.7psi

07-04-2009, 10:18 PM

na its not the hose thats leakin its the actual welds or watever like where its circled... took it mechanic n he topped up the water then put sum pump thing wit pressure gauge n as he pumped the water was leakn out there... it looks so dirty cuz the fluids been splashn all ova the place

VTEC@14.7psi

21-04-2009, 12:55 PM

bump..
howd it go zeforce? thanks for the info hayashi and omgzilla

is it true you have to ground all aluminium raditors to stop oxidization or sumthing?

ZeForce

21-04-2009, 01:50 PM

bump..
howd it go zeforce? thanks for the info hayashi and omgzilla

is it true you have to ground all aluminium raditors to stop oxidization or sumthing?

I havent yet got around to installing my radiator. However, I am quite happy with the quality of the item and I think it will work just fine.

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/65/l_d9e9c0b8e17b4d789d7609dbed303679.jpghttp://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/77/l_015c1ef0fbb84c749e1c408454ff8f82.jpg

hayashi_1986

21-04-2009, 09:09 PM

I havent yet got around to installing my radiator. However, I am quite happy with the quality of the item and I think it will work just fine.

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/65/l_d9e9c0b8e17b4d789d7609dbed303679.jpghttp://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/77/l_015c1ef0fbb84c749e1c408454ff8f82.jpg

Looks like you took that outta my EG lol Same fan and everything :D

VTEC@14.7psi

22-04-2009, 12:55 PM

ZeForce

22-04-2009, 01:06 PM

sweet it definitly looks the business, is it like 1.5 times thicker than stock or more like 2 times? reckon therel be any trouble fitting in with normal size fan?

i take it you bought it from asi performance ebay seller?

Yeah, direct from the ASI store on ebay. Seller was pretty good, quick reply to my messages and fast shipping :thumbsup:

My current radiator is 16mm thick while my new ASI is 42mm thick so thats about 2.5 times thicker

VTEC@14.7psi

29-04-2009, 11:25 AM

got one ordered n waitin delivery :D

can any1 tell me how to 'ground' a radiator to prevent electrolosys?

STAiN MASTER

29-04-2009, 12:01 PM

Simplest & cheapesr fix would to get that hole welded and you wouldn't need to get a new radiator. :)

honda25

11-05-2009, 07:57 PM

Buy an ADRAD full alloy performance radiator.

Australian made and top quality

it is worth spending the extra money for a good quality product.

mooshie

14-05-2009, 08:40 PM

how much are the ADRAD radiators approx.?

honda25

15-05-2009, 07:55 AM

i can get you one for $600 plus GST.

they are made to order, so you know they are new with fresh top quality aluminium, not been sitting around for months or years!

they are manufactured here on the Gold coast, at Currumbin.

i have one in my Del sol and one in my civic and they are worth every cent, so is the peace of mind knowing that you can push it hard all the time and you wont be let down!!

I can also get you a Koyorad for around $450 plus GST and they are by far the best foreign made alloy radiator on the market, they run rings around the cheap and poorly made ebay radiators!

mooshie

15-05-2009, 08:25 PM

I thought they were manufactured in Adelaide where the head office is?

are we talking full length for those prices or civic half length?

honda25

16-05-2009, 08:32 PM

nah we manufacture all the alloy products up here in the Currumbin plant now, and have done for about the last 18 months or so.

yeah they are the civic 'half length' prices

kam7

15-03-2013, 09:12 AM

===DO NOT PUT A KOYO (ADRAD RADIATOR) IN YOUR HONDA===

For everyone out there reading this, let me tell you again: Do not use Koyo radiators guys.
They are of inferior alloy quality, unreliable and will leak, causing you nothing but trouble. A total waste of money.

I have owned Hondas my whole life and these radiators are the worst by far. An absolute piece of garbage. I'd rather get a secondhand oem at the wreckers for 80 bucks than use this crap.

How do I know this? Well lets just say that I've put one a Koyo full size in my teg recently, brand new fully installed. Three weeks later, the damn thing leaked out.
Worst of all, ADRAD WILL NOT HONOUR their Warranty.

Still don't believe me, search for "koyo radiator" on youtube and see for yourself.

You have been warned guys.