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93 Vitara - Cracked radiator - plastic top - repair/replace?
93 Vitara - Cracked radiator - plastic top - repair/replace?
I've noticed an extended crack in the plastic section at the top of the radiator in my 93 Vit. Is it possible or worth getting repairs? Can the plastic top section be replaced?
Other options include a second hand one - I have a 4 dr G16B - do the 2 dr radiators fit?
Alternatively, a new radiator can be had for about $300 - any thoughts?
Other options include a second hand one - I have a 4 dr G16B - do the 2 dr radiators fit?
Alternatively, a new radiator can be had for about $300 - any thoughts?
Also have a look at the metal clips that hold the top tank on. If they have been painted, then the radiator has likely been apart before. It may not be an economical fix, which makes a replacement reco one a better prospect. Might have to price the both options.
1998 Vitara Hard Top 2.0 EFI
65mm springs (by Allsprings)
35mm body lift
Rancho RS9000's
235's on 15in alloys
Flipped strut mounts
65mm springs (by Allsprings)
35mm body lift
Rancho RS9000's
235's on 15in alloys
Flipped strut mounts
I would say that there is no logical link between a 17 year old radiator tank cracking and anything else.Mudbits wrote:Sounds like you may have head problems too. They dont crack for no reason! Are you running extractors?
Its an old bit of plastic that is subjected to alot of heat and is under pressure, gets greasy fingers on it from time to time (not good for plastic) small knicks from tools being rested on them etc that create stress risers.
I have had several tanks crack on older cars, that after replacement have done many 10's of thousands of kilometers without issue.
I definatley would not go chasing gremlins that the only evidence of their existance is a failing plastic radiator tank header.
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For many people what you call "cheap" repairs are all they can reasonably afford, try to be at least a bit sensitive to other peoples monetary situations.bugden23 wrote:On a Side note,
isn't it interesting that people who do cheap repairs on their cars are alwys the ones shocked and appauled when they buy a car and find its not up to scratch
karmic allignment is alive and well
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