Damn plastic radiator!!
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Racer
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From: New Orleans Louisiana
Damn plastic radiator!!
My radiator finally sprang a leak due to a crack in the plastic near the driver's side hose connection. JB Weld did not work so I had to get a new one. Searched around a bit and found a brand new one exactly like the one I pulled out for less than $120 from Radiator Barn. I was a little worried about buying from a place with the word "Barn" in its name, but It worked out great. Took only a couple of days to receive it.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Not a bad price
I ditched mine in favor of the Dewitts all Aluminum radiator, a little more than $120 but I am super happy and no more plastic tanks for me
Thanks,Matt
I ditched mine in favor of the Dewitts all Aluminum radiator, a little more than $120 but I am super happy and no more plastic tanks for me
Thanks,Matt
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Racer
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From: New Orleans Louisiana
I figured since the original radiator lasted 110,000 miles I'd go the cheaper route. I'll definitely be selling my road warrior and snatching up one of those low mileage garage queens soon. Too many things are starting to crap-out on the ole "Crimson Cruiser".
Last edited by NOLAVette; Mar 24, 2011 at 05:27 PM.
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From: Motorsports Capital of the World..Indianapolis Indiana
I am getting another plastic one until I can afford another one that cost "a little more" from Dewitt or Be Cool.
The whole car is plastic was hilarious
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My plastic radiator overflow tank went out on my 1998 with 130,000 miles (and 13 years).
I can't complain, it is only one of 3 things to go bad (oil pressure sensor and headlight gear (again plastic part) were the other two) !
I can't complain, it is only one of 3 things to go bad (oil pressure sensor and headlight gear (again plastic part) were the other two) !
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Not a bad price you got on the radiator. 
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- has just made 145,000 and change before springing a leak today
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My radiator finally sprang a leak due to a crack in the plastic near the driver's side hose connection. JB Weld did not work so I had to get a new one. Searched around a bit and found a brand new one exactly like the one I pulled out for less than $120 from Radiator Barn. I was a little worried about buying from a place with the word "Barn" in its name, but It worked out great. Took only a couple of days to receive it.
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