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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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when i rev my civic it leaks antifreeze from the bottem of the radiator.I looked at the section were it was leeking from and its rusted.do i need a new one and if so what sould i get? thanks
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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I would plan on getting a new radiator. Rust with water leaking from it is a pretty good sign that your radiator is just about done.
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Yep,........... time to get a new one
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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yeppppp, friend had same problem, time for new radiator, might as well change the thermostat while ur in their
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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lmao that kinda suxs lol i just woke up one morn took a drive and antifreez started coming out at least its not such a hard fix.
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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My rad cracked at the top about a week ago (crappy plastic) I now have to fill it with water 2 times a day. I got a new 2" thick all aluminum rad in the mail. No more plastic=no more cracks
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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check all the hoses as well (of course)



.........i wish i had an all nice and polished thick core aluminum radiator (lol)
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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mishimoto rads for civics are 170 shipped off ebay. im gonna run one.
 
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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Yeah - but OEM rads can be had at AutoZone for $90 take-out.

I am running one.
 
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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^ you can get an oem plastic rad off ebay for $17.
 



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