scoobywrxwagon

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Hi snetters

Just coming home and after a lil tickle I noticed a lil steam coming out of the scoop, I pulled over to notice that the plastic part on the top of the rad has split right nxt to the air intake for the air box. luck has it I was about a mile from home and didnt loose much water at all (thank god)

Few questions I have is 1. Would anything cause this to happen or would you say its just wear and tear that the plastic has cracked ? 2. What do you think of this rad http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...item2eb4cd86c2 3. How long do you recon it would take to fit so I can work out how much the garage will charge to fit it ? 4. Do I need to use a certain coolant when re filling coolant ?

2002 wrx wagon

Hope some of you can help with the questions I have.

Cheers

Rich

wr pete

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That's a classic rad mate with no filler neck.

scoobywrxwagon

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When you say filler neck do you mean (sorry for sounding stupid) where you top it up/fill it ? There isnt one on the rad I have at the min. I`ll go take a pic and put it up. so you/ppl can have a look.

Cheers

Rich

scoobywrxwagon

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wr pete

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Ah I see, sorry then my mistake it should fit then. I though all turbos had the filler neck i was working on a 03 gx the other day and even that had the filler neck it must of been 03 on when they changed, sorry fella.

scoobywrxwagon

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Do you think the quality will be ok ? dont want to get it if its gona be crap, saying that it hasa 2 yr warrenty.

wr pete

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I try and stay away from cheap eBay stuff, it's up 2 you mate, it does look tempting for the price with a 2 year warranty.

scoobywrxwagon

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Anyone else have an opinion re how its happened and the quality of the rad etc ?

scoobywrxwagon

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Thats what I thought, 2 yr warranty with it so should be ok. Im not running big power and not bothered about saving weight at this point so no need for ali one at the min.

How long do ya recon to fit, bout an hr ?

wr pete

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Yes I'd say about 1hr for a rad maybe less if they have done one before.

scoobywrxwagon

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Cheers fella thanks for the pointers, do i need to req he use any particuler coolant or will anybe ok ? I seem to have a green/blue coolant in there at the min while a have a red/pinkish coolant in my golf 4mo.

Cheers

wr pete

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I have pink in my STI you can use either as long as suitable for an all alloy engine, just don't mix the 2 together. I use a 50/50 coolant to water mix in mine. If a garage is doing the job you should be ok as long as they can be trusted to not just fill with water.

alcazar

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About an hour to drain, remove rad and refit new, do the top hose at the same time.

Refilling can take up to half an hour, do it S L O W L Y then no airlocks, search on here for correct method.

scoobywrxwagon

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Cheers ppl, Do you think its just rad failure or can other issues cause this ?

alcazar

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If it's cracked, it's almost certainly rad failure, but check the coolant remaining and the oil anyway, headgasket failure can over pressurise the coolant system.

brendy76

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Exactly the same problem this week. I was losing water and started overheating but couldntfigure it out, had the bonet open twice and couldnt spot it, got it home and revved with the throttle cable and all of a sudden a steady little spurt came out of the plastic housing, mine was further to the right but seems to have a crease with a tiny pinhole in the middle.
Time for a new one too and saw that rad for 57 quid and am considerin getting one also.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...#ht_3223wt_905

scoobywrxwagon

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Well I paid for one today so all been well it will be delivered and fitted by the wkend as i`m going to Newcastle. £62 all in delivered to my door with 2 yr warranty = HAPPY DAYZ

Lets just hope it fits now.

Rich

brendy76

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Did you get the one I linked? if so, would you confirm quality fella?, seems 100% though.

scoobywrxwagon

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Ye I ordered the same one, It was sent out yest so should be with me tmoz, I`ll confirm quality when it arrives fella.

Rich

scoobywrxwagon

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Well it arrived the day after I ordered it so I can't complain and the quality seemed fairly good for the price I must say. I had job done in 30mins. Not taken it for a run as yet.

All been well its ok

Rich

wr pete

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Nice one, glad to hear you got it sorted, 30 mins wow who did that then Speedy Gonzales

brendy76

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Good stuff, cheers for getting back.

scoobywrxwagon

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Well thought id report back and say all is well after a lil run, I decided to give the maf and boost solenoid a clean while I had the bonnet up and my word what a difference !! Its unreal how just cleaning them has made such a difference.

colebags

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i just purchased one of these radiators for my classic off the same bloke you have bargain at £46 delivered and 2 year warranty

brendy76

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Ordered mine on Friday, received this morning (bank holiday too!)
Had my reservations but was perfect fit and quality seems to be the same as the original.
seems to be a very good product for the money, including the warranty.