Put a hole in the radiator (PICS)
07-21-2008, 11:23 PM
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Put a hole in the radiator (PICS)
ok so pulling out of a lot i bottomed out and put a half dallor size hole in the plastic part of the radiator that conects to the frame. all my coolant drained out and i was fucked. i patched it with epoxy puddy its the gray stuff inside the circle. because of the location i cant stop the leak it still drip pretty bad but i still got home off of it.
any ideas on what to do or how much it cost to fix??? has this happend to anyone else????
any ideas on what to do or how much it cost to fix??? has this happend to anyone else????
07-21-2008, 11:25 PM
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Need a new radiator, I'd say $120 or so for the part, maybe more. Installation isn't that bad, you could do it yourself if you do any kind of bolt-on work.
Worst case, call GM and see what a new rad costs, you can always find one for less than that.
Worst case, call GM and see what a new rad costs, you can always find one for less than that.
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07-22-2008, 01:34 AM
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epoxy puddy is the ****.. it can be used for tons of things... i always have extra around
any other ideas??
any other ideas??
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07-22-2008, 10:47 AM
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get in contact with Tom at Crate Engine Depot. i bought a brand new radiator from him for $200. at the dealer it'll be over $300. ask tom to provide you with a copy of the install procedures if needed. it's actually pretty damned easy.
edit: jack up front end as high as possible but be safe, disconnect all hoses (start with bottom in order to drain the coolant), take off i think two bolts that connect the condensor to the rad, you'll also have to take out the push pins that hold the front grill to the frame (right under the hood) because the rad is held in place, when all is said and done the rad will slip out from underneath the car.
edit: jack up front end as high as possible but be safe, disconnect all hoses (start with bottom in order to drain the coolant), take off i think two bolts that connect the condensor to the rad, you'll also have to take out the push pins that hold the front grill to the frame (right under the hood) because the rad is held in place, when all is said and done the rad will slip out from underneath the car.
07-22-2008, 03:17 PM
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iv decided not to do it myself cuz i need it fix before this weekend and i dont have much time. i hate having machanics work on my car this is only the second time but i am just gunna take it to gm and have them do it. i called and its 320 for the part but whatev ill pay extra to get it done the right way
07-22-2008, 03:19 PM
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iv decided not to do it myself cuz i need it fix before this weekend and i dont have much time. i hate having machanics work on my car this is only the second time but i am just gunna take it to gm and have them do it. i called and its 320 for the part but whatev ill pay extra to get it done the right way
Or just say hell with it and run a aftermarket h/e.
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