I have a MY95 WRX and have noticed a water leak at the front. Upon closer inspection there are small hairline cracks in the plastic sides of the rad. The rad itself is perfect and so am loathed to cough up £313.00 for a new one from Subaru.

Have asked them about buying the plastic sides but they don't do this and my local rad. rebuilding co. usually throw away the centre part and rebuild using the old plastic parts!

Have repaired the rad. for the time being but don't really want to chance it for too long.

Has anyone got any ideas?? Or a used rad. which is no good but with good plastic parts.

Thanks.

 

This happened on my old MY94 WRX, the radiator was repaired by a place in Reading, I dont have the details as my dealer sorted it out (under warranty haha). It happens because the top hose gets a bit too stiff so the plastic connector on the top of the radiator has to start flexing a bit apparently. My dealer is Vehicle Buyers Japan on 01635 38942 if this helps.

 

Thanks Bruce - will give them a call.

Jo