UnrealSpeed

UPDATE I got the radiator from Autozone for $99.99, its the Dual row for a DelSol VTEC. I got it installed a few hours ago, it took me 15min to remove the old one and put in the new one. All went smothly. Until I noticed the temp was still going up and the fan wasnt kicking in. I checked the fuce and thermostat and all was good. So I was stumped for a while, until I cheked the fan, which was fine. Then I followed the line back to where it plugs into the engine block and sure enough the damn plug end was busted to even if u pluged it in, the damn thing would just pop back off. So i did a quick fix until I could find a replacement off my friends wrecked EG Si. So all went well! And now I got a bigger rad and the temps stay below what they used to.


I was crusing the local downtown strip tonight and stoped to talk to a buddy of mine so I left my car running for about 5 min as I headed back to it, I noticed steam was rising from under the hood, so I ran in and right as I turned it off the radiator blew, Now here is the thing. I have never had problems with the car overheadting or anything, and I live in 120+ temps during the day and 88-92 during the night. I know the rad is gone cuz its got a 7-8' crack across the top plastic section right below the cap. If I replace it, what else should i look for that could have caused the blown rad. I also read about the DelSol VTEC rad's which are double core or something like that. What do you guys think would be the best way to go? Stock OEM or Aftermarket? Any places you guys know of that have them? Brands? Any suggestion are greatly appreciated

93 Honda Civic Si
Stock motor


Modified by UnrealSpeed at 9:18 AM 9/8/2003

FF-sean

OEM delsol is really good
check all your hoses for (clogged)(holes)
thermostat..
water pump...
make sure your fan is working

UnrealSpeed

Do you know if the DelSol dual core OEM replacement can be picked up at, say a local, PepBoys or Kragens ect.....?

blkgsr03

my friend has a used radiator for sale i believe. PM for more info

D16Z6racing

94-01 Integra radiator.

you can find used ones with fans and hoses for $75-$150. then from $20-$50 for install, cause it requires your mount to be cut/moved/welded.

UnrealSpeed

Kinda looking to get that DelSol dual core rad, but where can I get it besides the internet?

FF-sean

go to your local honda junkyard you should find one....
theres a lot here in San Fernando Valley but your way too far to come down

UnrealSpeed

Kragen online has them and so does Autozone, do u think those are ok? Their the dual core for the Del Sol VTEC models. They cost $99 at both places. Any other places that might carry them?

ciRcuitJerk

hey ray i have an old radiator that has a small *** crack smaller than a tic tac...you can have it if you want..you might be able to get it fixed for cheaper than a new one...come check it out the hole is very very small

UnrealSpeed

sweet! I'll hit u up later one. Any other places where they might carry these?

BLK JDM

Check to see if your fan motor is blown or the fan fuse. I had almost the same problem but it was caused by the fan not coming on. Check the fuse under the hood by the battery or check the fan motor itself. Then check the hoses and the thermostat. Most people keep overlooking the fan until it's too late.

JV

Radiators.com. $144.74 shipped to my door.

A little more than say Autozone, but not too much. Shipped quick. Fit like a glove and you can reuse your existing radiator cap...

UnrealSpeed

I got one from Autozone today for $99.99 its the Del Sol VTEC one, its about twice the thickness of the stock one. Have'nt gotten around to installing it but hope all goes well.

FF-sean

UnrealSpeed

yes