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Baka Sama
09-09-2005, 01:14 AM
Yeah so I was on my way to work today around 3:00 and it was pretty hot outside. I'd say in the 90's. Anyway, I was going about 50 mph with the ac on full blast in my 95' s14 and all of a sudden baam* I thought I blew a tire so I pull over and popped my hood to see about a 6in crack going acorss my radiator... :doh: I dont understand. No warning sign at all my car was over heating. No leaking radiator fluid no nothing until it exploded. My guess so far is that it either had a small crack in it that got bigger or my thermostat was off. Any opinions?? So yeah, I’m off to Z Atlanta tomorrow to find me a used radiator... Ah! Such the last thing I need right now.

-I'll take some pictures tomorrow.
ALTRNTV
09-09-2005, 01:20 AM
How old was the radiator? It could have had a small crack, but take some pictures.
Baka Sama
09-09-2005, 01:35 AM
Actually I just bought the car 3 weeks ago at a used dealership. This was suppose to be my daily driver... So much for that. I didnt get the 3 month warrenty cause it only covered the engine and tranny which is fine. The radiator is in very good condition besides the crack. I actually thought it was new when I first got it. I'll give them a call tomorrow to see what they'll do about it. Probably nothing.
Irukandji
09-09-2005, 01:41 AM
yikes . good luck to you man.
Dousan_PG
09-09-2005, 12:26 PM
replacement radiator, under 50 bucks maybe free if its a KA
MakotoS13
09-09-2005, 02:11 PM
oh noes go koyo!
SlowCoupe
09-09-2005, 06:19 PM
time for an upgrade. i took the chance to replace mine with a blinging koyo from one of our sponsors
theronin
09-09-2005, 07:42 PM
serves u right for using ur ac.
NemeGuero
09-09-2005, 08:07 PM
Yah, high temp + AC = hot motor = expanded fluid = kableewy if there was even a teeny tiny crack..
mjjstang
09-10-2005, 12:02 AM
This was suppose to be my daily driver... So much for that.

why, because its just a radiator, not a big deal, 20 minute fix. sure it sucks and try to get them to replace it but no big deal, u shuda broke it earlier, I coulda given u my old one.
theicecreamdan
09-10-2005, 01:25 AM
serves u right for using ur ac.

yeah, why would you use AC in hot weather? gosh
chmercer
09-10-2005, 10:21 AM
put some j b weld on it. by any chance did the radiator have a high pressure lid?
SochBAT
09-10-2005, 02:57 PM
Its always a good time to UPGRADE!!! 285 for a Koyo Alum.
Baka Sama
09-11-2005, 01:32 AM
why, because its just a radiator, not a big deal, 20 minute fix. sure it sucks and try to get them to replace it but no big deal, u shuda broke it earlier, I coulda given u my old one.

Yeah, which is why I didnt bother to post a pic. I got a cheapy radiator from Z Atlanta now everythings all better. :2f2f:

-Thanks anyway