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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Hi there all,

Just found out today that my "92" Honda Civic radiator has a leak....saw my gauge rising....anyways my question is how easy is it to replace? Can i DYI or just F*** it and spend the money to take it to the shop? Any help with be great
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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hella easy to fix.... like 20 mins total..... waste of money to take to a shop....
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Is there any welding involved or just a bunch of screws and hoses? And also any suggestion where i can get a good cheap radiator, was eyeing EBAY....
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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by the time u drive it to the shop.. u coulda already been done
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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By the time you finish reading this whole thread, you could of been done.
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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it's really easy.. just get the part, then get coolant, drain the coolant, remove the 2 hose on the top and bottom of the radiator, take the radiator out, put it in, reconnect the hoses, refill the radiator, and you're done
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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no welding... philips screwdriver and i believe 10mm socket, and pliers... not needel nose...
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