Busted radiator

***CaliGuy*** · 07-22-2007, 11:19 PM

Well, I busted my radiator during my IMG install (at least that's the only thing I can figure). Either that or when I hit this f'n cone on the freeway.

I went to the dealer, hoping it was just a defective radiator. Sure enough they call me and say there is a dent in the upper part of the radiator and it won't be covered (can't complain there, not a manufacturers defect).

Cost me $500!

Yes, I could have done it myself for $300, but my fear was: I drive it home, car overheats, engine is f'd and then I'm looking at $7500 for a new engine. Uggg....oh well, live and learn...

Moral of the story: Don't be a dumbass like me and manhandle the radiator...

Today, I find another coolant leak!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!! Thankfully I found the culprit! It was one of those shitty-ass clamps that you remove by compressing the two barbs (?)...It was one of the TB coolant lines (it was totally f'd, the line pulled off by hand with the clamp on). Replaced with a real hose clamp and now no more leak...

I hope my troubles are now over

bioevolve · 07-23-2007, 12:27 AM

Should have just JB weld'd that or brazed it, depending on where is was damaged at.

Kidekat · 07-23-2007, 01:19 AM

Shoudl have look into RadiatorBarn.com. About 150 shipped to your door, metal end tanks, and 1 hours of your time coudl have saved you over 3 bills...

I guess it is more for convinence :)

07-22-2007, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
*CaliGuy* VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 30 Posts: 10,520 J. M. back by popular demand! iTrader: 4 / 100%	Busted radiator Well, I busted my radiator during my IMG install (at least that's the only thing I can figure). Either that or when I hit this f'n cone on the freeway. I went to the dealer, hoping it was just a defective radiator. Sure enough they call me and say there is a dent in the upper part of the radiator and it won't be covered (can't complain there, not a manufacturers defect). Cost me $500! Yes, I could have done it myself for $300, but my fear was: I drive it home, car overheats, engine is f'd and then I'm looking at $7500 for a new engine. Uggg....oh well, live and learn... Moral of the story: Don't be a dumbass like me and manhandle the radiator... Today, I find another coolant leak!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!! Thankfully I found the culprit! It was one of those shitty-ass clamps that you remove by compressing the two barbs (?)...It was one of the TB coolant lines (it was totally f'd, the line pulled off by hand with the clamp on). Replaced with a real hose clamp and now no more leak... I hope my troubles are now over __________________ Visit my city! Free vagin for every resident (in direct contrast to the other cities that only provide free Fleshlites!) http://eat-mykhram.myminicity.com/

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07-23-2007, 12:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
bioevolve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 425 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Should have just JB weld'd that or brazed it, depending on where is was damaged at.

07-23-2007, 01:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kidekat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corona/Redlands, CA Posts: 693 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Shoudl have look into RadiatorBarn.com. About 150 shipped to your door, metal end tanks, and 1 hours of your time coudl have saved you over 3 bills... I guess it is more for convinence :)