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02-24-2013, 11:27 AM #1
Radiator leak
The front core of my radiator sprung a leak and I don't know how to proceed. Should I repair it, replace just the front if possible, or replace the whole thing all together. It's frustrating me...
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02-24-2013, 01:50 PM #2
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Phantom Black Metallic- 2004 GTO M6
I had mine replaced by the shop that tuned my car. Once the plastic end tanks fail, the radiator is done. I think it took the shop about an hour to replace mine as I ordered a replacement online and brought it with me to the shop for install.
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02-24-2013, 05:56 PM #3
I would replace it. It's an 8 year old radiator and if it has already failed once, the next problem probably isn't too far down the road.
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02-25-2013, 03:50 AM #4
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Silver & Blue- 02 Camaro SS, 04 GTO
Plastic radiators are ONE AND DONE. replace it and have some peace of mind.
My ride is a 2002 Camaro SS SLP #3296 with 30k, LTH, 3" Y, CME, Frost tune, K&N, ported TB, Blackwing lid, Bellows, MSD, Denso Iridium, and 85mm MAF, Bilsteins, Eibach springs, SLP strut brace, Adj. Panhard, TA Girdle, UMI, Pro 5.0, Nitto NT555
My wife has a 2004 GTO with the rare SAP, 18" wheels, K&N Cold Air System, MSD, Ported TB, Frost tune, Denso Iridium, Flowmaster cat-back, 3200 Yank, 75k
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02-25-2013, 06:32 AM #5
Thanks all will do. Also it overheated during a recent road trip, but isn't showing any negative symptoms. Do I have anything to worry about?
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02-25-2013, 08:36 AM #6
If it is running ok now, probably no harm done. Best to flush the entire cooling system and replace the thermostat and hoses while you are at it.
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02-28-2013, 06:52 AM #7
Has anyone heard of cryomax and their products?
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02-28-2013, 08:31 AM #8
The only thing you need is distilled H2O and a quality coolant. Don't be dumping junk into your radiator. Other things to note -- the pre-mix stuff is a ripoff and do not mix Dex-cool with green stuff no matter what the bottle says.
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02-28-2013, 09:34 AM #9
I definitely understand that lol. Cryomax is the brand of radiator I purchased.
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02-28-2013, 02:40 PM #10
I was at work and didn't have time to look it up -- took it to be an additive by the sound of it. Never heard of that brand before. Looks like they are made by a company in Tiawan.
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03-05-2013, 06:23 AM #11
Got the cryomax installed for 150 and the old girl cools again.
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03-05-2013, 05:46 PM #12
What was the warranty on the new radiator -- 90 days?
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03-06-2013, 07:36 AM #13
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03-08-2013, 06:44 AM #14
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Can't go wrong with a two year warranty.
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