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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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so i drove my car almost 120 miles or more before i realized there is coolant leaking. i mean the temp was right in the middle which is normal. i have glad i didn't blow something u know. anyways i want to get a new one and was looking a the mishimoto for $240. what do u guys think? there are alot of good reviews on them anyways have them?
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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from what i'v heard Mishimoto is decent, im using Koyo & it's great
dont think that you can go wrong with either
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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All,

Just want to add my comments about a cracked radiator. My S came from the sandy shores of Florida with a full length upper crack on the radiator. Come to find out, the overflow tube had 2-3 inches of packed sand in it, which caused the pressure to build once the radiator cap released. Also after normal driving I noticed my upper radiator hose was collapsed. It took a little investigating until I found that the clogged radiator overflow hose was the culprit. I called the radiator shop that replaced my radiator and SAMCO hoses and asked them to put the overflow tube on their 87 point inspection. The coolant system works perfect now.
So, word to the wise: Inspect, check and investigate (don't assume or overlook the obvious)
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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I went with Koyo. They are a known high quality brand. Everything fit perfectly as would be expected and a very good build quality.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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freetibet. Stop posting and read the two running threads ion this topic on the first page. Then get a membership.
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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I just put a Mishimoto in this week and no problems so far
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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spend a little more and get a koyo. or i will sell you my mishi so i can get a koyo lol
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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i went with mishi. no problems at all. its been 2 years.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Ebay-Koyo
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