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Originally Posted by Christ
A shop will probably over charge you now because you've messed with it, so they'll have to "fix" what you've done.
So you've pressure tested the radiator somehow, and figured out that the original hole isn't leaking anymore, but now you've got a leak at the end tank?
You can *lightly* tap the metal to attempt to straighten it, but it might not work. In any event, heat it up with a propane torch before doing so, and stay away from directly heating solder joints.
Meanwhile, if you've got the $100 or so, get an aluminum rad off eBay to install. If it comes to going to a radiator shop, I can't say for sure what they'd charge you, but I'm relatively certain it will be close to that anyway.
You could also get this one, for $50 with free shipping. |
I already have my stock radiator, I wanted to use the half-rad, especially since it'll give me some clearance for the radiator and make the hoses line up like stock for the Insight. I may look into the 92-00 civic half rad but then I need to grind a bit of my car off. How much does your junkyard charge for them?
Also, benefits of having a smaller v larger rad under a nearly complete grill block?