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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Hey guys.. popped my hood today to see coolant sprayed all over my piping. Turns out there is a two inch crack in the plastic end tank by the cap. Does anyone have a radiator hanging around they want to sell for cheap? Trying to get something while I order a Koyo. Thanks!!
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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That sucks
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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That sucks man. What do you think caused it? Now I'm worried about mine letting go
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Just old... car is ten years old now.
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Yea I'm only a year behind you. Guess I shouldn't have sold that Koyo I bought from you guys
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:05 AM
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Getting old here too. looking o get a replacement BEFORE mine goes. Sux to hear Paul. Too bad the only one I have is out of Obie's car which is no better.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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Mine not quite as old as u guys but I have 85K on the odo. Obie's going got my attention and now this one really got me thinking. How much is the Koyo?

Sorry about your rad tho. If you're like me you're prob more pissed about the mess that the radiator. Good luck finding a temp one.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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koyos are priced right but I have heard about quality issues. I have not had problems with mine but I have heard that custom built rads offer great performance and project specific benefits.

what about a group buy on custom rads? is this an option?

requesting input from shop savvy guys and gals.....
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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Yeah, I am worried too. Where do they tend to crack?
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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My sons 2000 civic went a few weeks ago and I am sure I am next, soon.
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