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17 November 2012, 11:15 AM

wrx275

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Cracked Radiator

Does anyone have any suggestions for repairing the black plastic casing on a radiator, the part where the hose goes in? Don't really want to pay out for a new radiator. I have a bug-eye 2001 Subaru Impreza.
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Mick

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17 November 2012, 11:25 AM

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Nope.
Bite the bullet, rads can be had for around £75 on ebay.

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17 November 2012, 11:38 AM

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must be common for rads to split there. i have had to replace mine aswell

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17 November 2012, 01:12 PM

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It is, it's weak plastic, and a stress point.

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18 November 2012, 02:19 AM

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Have one for sale pm me

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18 November 2012, 08:12 AM

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...item3f1e26cb3b

Rad split on mine in exactly the same point 2 weeks ago, I bought this - next day delivery and fitted it in a couple of hours, £51 + cost of coolant