Any tips or suggestions on radiator replacement. Its a 97 ex accord. I have a slow leak across top.
So far I am thinking of going with OEM Honda around $250 or a Denso brand for About $63. Are there major differences in quality??



looking for a direct fit with no mods.

I found a diy for a manual but not Automatic is there any? I am sure they are close enough. But since its cold weather would love to see exact steps before attempting. Also wondering if it could wait until spring?? So far it a small leak.

Anyway any suggestions on brands or tips on how to would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

Honda uses Denso. Try Rock Auto for radiators.

 

I usually order them from ebay. No more than $50.

 

koyo makes the best radiators(in my humble opinion). denso is good too.
auto has trans cooler manual does not. auto trans is thinker than manual. manual guide should work just use common sense

 

i got mine a long time ago from radiatorbarn.com

 

Thanks for replies. Just scored a new OEM radiator for $150

 

lmao u coulda got a Denso OEM radiator from rockauto for only $50

its a good thing you listened to experts

 

Nice attitude.

I know I could have got a Denso cheaper. My first post. If you responded with something like the quality of a Denso I got from the big box store seems to have the exact quality of my original Honda OEM Denso that would have been helpful.

After reading a review online of someone saying that the Denso they bought was thinner than there original Honda Denso. I went with the heavily discounted Honda OEM radiator.

IMO just because you can buy a Denso brand at another store for cheap does not automatically mean it has the same build quality as a Denso from Honda. I lot of name brands from plumbing to auto parts build items cheaper to sell at big box stores.

I guess that's the big debate.

Maybe I threw money away maybe a didn't? I don't know? Not sure you do either.

 

You did. They are the same.

 

Rockauto.com has quite the selection of radiators..
My experience with them didn't go to well..
I had bought one for my 96 Honda accord ex 2.2L and when I hooked everything up (I have a manual trans) I had coolant coming out of the trans cooler that went in and out the bottom. beware if you have an automatic. choose quality

 

rockauto only sells parts other companies make .. they dont make any parts

 

That's correct holmesnmanny..