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Radiator Upper Hairline crack - Rad suggestion?

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Old 07-14-13, 09:46 PM
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Default Radiator Upper Hairline crack - Rad suggestion?

So, it would appear that my upper radiator (part#16641) is cracked and slowly leaking coolant which is making a mess of my engine bay, and more importantly concerning me about failing.

I am looking at replacing the whole radiator from Rockauto with the following options in order of preference.

1. TYC Part # 2222 **#1640046570} Complete Radiator Assembly (aka Koyorad)
2. DENSO Part # 2213121
3. SPECTRA PREMIUM / COOLING DEPOT Part # CU2222

The KOYO will be ordered unless the DENSO is a better option. Anyone know what the time and typical cost are to replace the radiator for a typical shop. I don't want to bring it to the dealership, but might have to for a loaner.

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Suggest order a new radiator. I had a hair line crack like that on my SC. I JB weld, held for a few days then started leaking again. That is a long crack too.
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