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My radiator cracked on the way to work. Wondering if any shops carry koyo radiator in stock and a resonable price. Evasive have them on sale $388. If not might just get oem
Thanks for any help
Thanks for any help
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Hey Buddy,
Any radiator shop can solder the crack (dependant on where the crack is, the width, etc) for you, it can be inexpensive and will keep you driving until you can source a replacement. No harm done in a quote.
I may have some Koyos.. but I think there was someone on this forum parting out an s2000. S2kcr or something, I don't have any details, just that Mac mentioned it in passing once. You may be able to source an OEM from that person quickly.
Some local places to the 510 that can fix radiators...
Champion Radiator
(510) 276-8588
16265 E 14th St
Radiator Engineer Inc
4000 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 - 1.4 miles
M C Radiators & Welding
4307 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94601 - 1.6 miles
1 800 Radiator
351 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606 - 1.9 miles
M C Mufflers & Radiators
299 29th St, Oakland, CA 94611 - 2.6 miles
Dave's Muffler Brake & Radtr
7744 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621 - 3.4 miles
Central Radiator Svc
7915 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621 - 3.5 miles
Mayo Radiator Co
1190 19th St, Oakland, CA 94607 - 3.5 miles
Any radiator shop can solder the crack (dependant on where the crack is, the width, etc) for you, it can be inexpensive and will keep you driving until you can source a replacement. No harm done in a quote.
I may have some Koyos.. but I think there was someone on this forum parting out an s2000. S2kcr or something, I don't have any details, just that Mac mentioned it in passing once. You may be able to source an OEM from that person quickly.
Some local places to the 510 that can fix radiators...
Champion Radiator
(510) 276-8588
16265 E 14th St
Radiator Engineer Inc
4000 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 - 1.4 miles
M C Radiators & Welding
4307 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94601 - 1.6 miles
1 800 Radiator
351 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606 - 1.9 miles
M C Mufflers & Radiators
299 29th St, Oakland, CA 94611 - 2.6 miles
Dave's Muffler Brake & Radtr
7744 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621 - 3.4 miles
Central Radiator Svc
7915 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621 - 3.5 miles
Mayo Radiator Co
1190 19th St, Oakland, CA 94607 - 3.5 miles
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Thanks for the help u guys
Anish the leak was coming from the top part of the radiator close to the radiator cap
The material looks like its a hard type of plastic (I'll take pics later)
Anish the leak was coming from the top part of the radiator close to the radiator cap
The material looks like its a hard type of plastic (I'll take pics later)
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Eh... best to replace that radiator, call s2kcr guy (he's advertising somehwere in the bay area forums) then let me know if he's got the oem unit, or not. We'll have you up and running quickly. I'm mobile from here out, so I wont be on the forums.
Whatever you do, do not epoxy the top of that radiator, it's under pressure and epoxy will shear (for many reasons, not limited to underhood temp, does not necessarily bond well to the plastic) and it's dangerous in case it splits the epoxy and sprays up at you the next time you inspect it. It's a common attempt at a fix, but not worth the risk in the long run.. not for the burns that could result.
Whatever you do, do not epoxy the top of that radiator, it's under pressure and epoxy will shear (for many reasons, not limited to underhood temp, does not necessarily bond well to the plastic) and it's dangerous in case it splits the epoxy and sprays up at you the next time you inspect it. It's a common attempt at a fix, but not worth the risk in the long run.. not for the burns that could result.
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My radiator cracked last week I picked a mishimoto radiator from VEXMOTORSPORTS for $240. Should be getting it day now. Their prices are pretty fair. You should give them a call.
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