wayman

I've got a bad leak in my radiator and have to replace it ASAP. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good aftermarket replacement or is OEM the way to go?

I've found a Koyo replacement on Ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33602 ,for about the same as an OEM but am not sure what the real differences might be.

Any advice would be great. Thanks.

Max96GLE

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I recently changed my radiator. I was involved in an accident and the radiator was cracked. I've gotten a radiator from ebay. Here's the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...942122717&rd=1

Replacing the radiator was pretty straight forward.

Drain all the coolant from the radiator.
Unscrew two bolts on the top.
Unplug the two fan socket.
Unscrew the two screw attaching the fan and radiator.
Unplug the transmission fluid tube and use a clip to stop the fluid leak.
Unplug the coolant from the top and bottom of the radiator.

Once that is done, slide out the old radiator. Plug everything back and refill the coolant. Make sure all the bubbles are out and go for a test drive.

Good luck

wayman

I've got the Haynes Manual and it definitely looks like a pretty straightforward repair.

I searched through Ebay a bit more and found a new radiator that is even a bit cheaper than the one you bought. I think a radiator is a radiator, assuming its new and not defective then I think I'm good to go.

Thanks for the advice.

Ant96GLE

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THe radiator is really easy to change... 2 bolts up top, 2 hoses, take off the fan and harnesses. Koyo is pretty much an OEM replacement.