cracked radiator - Honda Prelude Forum

Jape · 09-21-2002, 06:53 PM

i found a crack in my radiator near the top, radiator is made of plastic huh? wtf. So anyway, I wanna fix it myself so I can learn more about cars, need some tips..

Oh yeah, I wanna flush it and fillit back up n stuff too... LEARN ME GUYS.

Jape · 09-21-2002, 06:55 PM

Oh it its a crack about 1 to 1.5inches long, its not busted open or nothing, but radiator fluid is leaking from it when I drive.

ME · 09-21-2002, 07:01 PM

Epoxy?

Jape · 09-21-2002, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by ME
Epoxy?

I tried JB Weld, I but a coat over top of it but it just came off

ME · 09-21-2002, 08:24 PM

Ya but isn't JB weld intended for metal? Epoxy is like superglue, once it sets up...

Absolut · 09-21-2002, 08:37 PM

Just replace it....

You might try getting a soldering gun and melting it like you were welding it.... maybe

influx · 09-21-2002, 08:38 PM

dont weld it
replace it , its easy
my friend did mine, it only took like an hour , 2 at tops
hit me up on aim ill give u details

prelude2005 · 09-21-2002, 08:42 PM

get a fluidlyne

Jape · 09-21-2002, 09:20 PM

replace it? lol you guys are rich.

DudewithaLude · 09-21-2002, 09:50 PM

yes...ghetto fixing it is much cheaper

yield · 09-21-2002, 10:22 PM

I got the same problem. ANy welding or soldering won't work because it's plastic. Mine actually has plugged itself up again and seems fine but from what I've heard, a fiberglass patch may work.

ancient · 09-21-2002, 11:04 PM

My rad did the same thing when my engine was farked, Im replacing it cause ghetto = CHEAP LOOKING. Why patch when you can do it right the first time...

REPLACE IT

Jape · 09-21-2002, 11:35 PM

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Originally posted by ancient
My rad did the same thing when my engine was farked, Im replacing it cause ghetto = CHEAP LOOKING. Why patch when you can do it right the first time...

REPLACE IT

Radiator = $100+

Epoxy = $2.00

fourthgeneration · 09-21-2002, 11:48 PM

you don't need a brand new radiator. I think a radiator shop could replace the endtank.

but I would replace it.

also you better change your thermostat. usually the reason why your endtank cracked is because your thermostat failed.

ancient · 09-21-2002, 11:49 PM

Ghetto = Meh

Clean = Respect

94VTECLude · 09-22-2002, 07:49 PM

P2W and I changed out my radiator, its no big deal at all, but I got mine for free from him. So go to a junk yard and see if they have one.

BlackPrelude95 · 09-23-2002, 12:25 AM

I would buy a new one and replace it yourself. I just got one from Hawkes in Mesa with a lifetime warranty for $156. Nice to know I won't have to pay to fix this ever again.

LudeDrew · 09-23-2002, 01:38 AM

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Originally posted by influx
dont weld it
replace it , its easy
my friend did mine, it only took like an hour , 2 at tops
hit me up on aim ill give u details

1+ hours to replace a radiator? that must include draining, refilling and bleeding the system hehe

takes me like 30 mins tops to replace radiator

influx · 09-23-2002, 08:26 AM

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Originally posted by LudeDrew

1+ hours to replace a radiator? that must include draining, refilling and bleeding the system hehe

takes me like 30 mins tops to replace radiator

obviously you've done it before... my friend has never replaced one and he did it in that time, just showing him its a do-able job

ShadowSonic · 09-23-2002, 08:30 AM

Time for a C & R racing radiator