Cracked Radiator
06-12-03, 10:52 PM
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Cracked Radiator
Anybody replaced a radiator? What should it cost? Is there anything that will patch a two inch crack?
Should just replace it and not worry about it. Looks like a big project. Lots of connections.
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Should just replace it and not worry about it. Looks like a big project. Lots of connections.
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06-13-03, 07:58 AM
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I would go to a radiator shop and have them replace the radiator! Why knock yourself out trying to patch and old radiator especially the fact that we're getting into the warm summer months.
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06-13-03, 10:02 AM
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Aftermarket radiators goes between $150-$250. However, the OEM cost double the price in Lexus Dealer. I have it replaced CND$350 (approx US$230) in one of my friend's repair ship.
06-14-03, 11:14 PM
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A radiator from AutoZone for a 96 ES300 goes for $166 and has the LImited Lifetime Warranty. The connections to the radiator should be the upper and lower radiator hose and the two oil cooler lines from the trany.
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06-16-03, 03:12 PM
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EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS AT TOYOTA?1!!? RIP--OFF!!!! I shudder to think what it would be at lexus!!
In March of last year my ES had a one inch hairline crack in the top, plastic section of the radiator. I didn't know if plastic could be repaired, and since my car had high miles, I went with a whole new radiator. One shop gave me an estimate of $464. I later went to a radiator shop and had the old radiator and coolant removed, new radiator, clamps, and coolant installed for $326 including tax.
In March of last year my ES had a one inch hairline crack in the top, plastic section of the radiator. I didn't know if plastic could be repaired, and since my car had high miles, I went with a whole new radiator. One shop gave me an estimate of $464. I later went to a radiator shop and had the old radiator and coolant removed, new radiator, clamps, and coolant installed for $326 including tax.
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06-16-03, 11:25 PM
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OEM Parts were never meant to be cheap considering the build quality. 
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