radiator leak question...

**kenshin** · 24-02-2005 08:35 PM

ey guys...
the top tank of the radiator in my sister's car is leaking (all around the part where the metal grille meets the plastic top core)...

is there a way to repair it?... or does it needa be replaced...

$$$ ?

and where ?

**civicboy** · 24-02-2005 08:40 PM

u can go buy a second hand in good condition from your reputable mechanic for cheap or a wrecker....rebuild is not worth it, coz it may cost abit more than buying a second hand

**kenshin** · 24-02-2005 08:45 PM

thing was... this IS a 2nd hand radiator... her original one got cracked by rocks ages ago...

this one's only lasted less than a yr...

**ECU-MAN** · 24-02-2005 08:49 PM

take it to a radiator place

they need to replace the top tank seal and the crimp plate. also posibly the top tank if its cracked.

In Adelaide this would cost around $220 depending on radiator. inc clean out.

its worth fixing

**kenshin** · 24-02-2005 09:41 PM

she got the radiator for around the 100 mark lol

**civiceg9** · 24-02-2005 10:30 PM

Take it to a radiator shop, they can repair that kind of things from $100-$300
depends what u need done.

**mooshie** · 25-02-2005 08:26 PM

just get it repaired no point in getting another second hand one cos the same thing will probably happen again seals and plastics dont last too well in a wreckers yard in the hot Aussie sun. may cost a bit more to get it fixed but at least you know its not gonna happen again. just my opinion