Radiator leak

[dethinboots]

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...

[cammed goat]

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.

[pajeff02]

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.

[2002ssslp]

Plastic radiators are ONE AND DONE. replace it and have some peace of mind.

[dethinboots]

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?

[pajeff02]

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.

[dethinboots]

Has anyone heard of cryomax and their products?

[pajeff02]

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.

[dethinboots]

I definitely understand that lol. Cryomax is the brand of radiator I purchased.

[pajeff02]

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.

[dethinboots]

Got the cryomax installed for 150 and the old girl cools again.

[pajeff02]

What was the warranty on the new radiator -- 90 days?

[dethinboots]

2 years

[cammed goat]

Can't go wrong with a two year warranty.