Well, my radiator is leaking all on top, so I need to replace it. I'm gonna install myself and with the help of my friend. Is it gonna be hard or it is pretty easy to install. Which type of radiator should I get and brand? And other advice you guys can give would be great. Thanks

 

is koyo a good brand? sorry for double post, but i'm in a rush.

 

Fluidyne makes a good replacement for about $350.00 but also may need to change the fan as well(?)

 

Damn, heres the link

http://www.nopionline.com/index.cfm?...raradiator.jpg

 

Fluidyne is probably overkill if you are running close to stock...However, I went ahead and got one since it will never have the leak problem that the OEM radiator has. And since I was doing the work and saving at least 200 hundred in labor might as well opt for something better than stock. Check out http://www.absoluteradiator.com: got my Fluidyne for 320 from them. Also, it might be a good idea to change out the hoses and the thermostat while you are changing the radiator. Better to do it now, while everything is easily accessible.

Edit:
Not to difficult to change out radiator. Did mine w/ a friend in about 3.5 hrs. Pretty straight forward.
1.Drain it and disconnect hoses and remove radiator
2.take fan off old radiator onto new one and attach thinner fan(you must order separate +$70) if you want to keep AC
3.Replace thermostat if your're planning on it
4.Bolt in new radiator and attach hoses
5.Fill radiator, bleed it, then let it run until the fan cut on twice (fan never cut on w/ my fluidyne so just let it run for a couple of minute to allow the thermostat to open)
6. recheck fluid and refill if necc.
Here a link outlying the basic process: http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=222

That's it in a nutshell. Hardest part is getting the hoses back into their respective places. Just IM w/ any questions. Remember the Helms is your friend.


[Modified by Eva01, 12:44 AM 12/31/2002]

 

You should get an OEM radiator. Having a Dual Coil may offer some additional cooling if the price difference is nominal. Stock only uses single coil, but that is also sufficient as well. I bought an OEM radiator for $150 and it installed in the reverse of how the original was taken out.

If you go aftermarket, the usual guaranteed OEM isnt as OEM simple as you think. I hear ppl use fluidyne radiators, then get FAL fans and have problems with the mounts.

Unless you have heaps of cash to burn and have lots of time to work on the car, or decide to go turbo or something, i would suggest you stick with OEM.

 

just please...make sure that you get the OEM radiator that is ALL metal..not the crappy one with the plastic top!!!

 

Also, I want to point out something about all aluminum core radiators can cause problems with certain coolant brands. The wrong type of coolant will cause corrosion & damage within the inner core of the radiator much faster, I was recommended to stay with something that has a copper inner core. Much like a OEM type.

 

thanks guys!!

 

if u cant afford oem or fluidyne.

get modine. they make an all aluminum radiator with copper core.

i bought one at a local shop for 130 bucks. its all black. all aluminum, and perfectly welded all around. unlike the stock, which are crimped together to the plastic top.

modine is the way to go. they also offer limited lifetime warranty.

koyo sucks. if ur gonna get koyo, get the all aluminum koyo radiator. looks exactly like fluidyne.

but, in ur case, just ask for modine.

they also make dual cores......... all aluminum, under 250?...

but, dont expect it too like like fluidyne. its looks kinda like the stock radiator, but its a once peice unit and all aluminum with copper cores.

 

Why dont you just get an OEM one?

 

Because acuraautomotiveparts.net lists 361.33 as the cost for a replacement. For that why not get a fluidyne. Also the reason to replace the OEM one is because they all seem to start leaking after 70k-100k of use. So, you would probably end up replacing the radiator again.

Mental note to self-Don't purchase radiator that is known to spring a leak.

 

HEY...Thanks TEXASLS95

sounds like modine is the way to go?

 

Go with the aftermarket one, cheaper and those the same job. And most aftermarket ones come with lifetime warranty. Just make sure you buy a all metal one, not the cheap plastic ones.

Check out http://www.radiators.com

Good prices and lifetime warranty.

 

its soo damn easy, me and my friend did it in 15 min in a DIY car wash becasue it was raining. disconnect the hoses and it pulls right out....then undo the fans then reattach the fans to the new one and drop in

the fluidine one u need to get the FAL slim fans, just FYI

 

I had the same problem.... my original radiator went out and I was contemplating the Fluidyne, but fitment issues and the fact that I am running close to stock made me decide that the OEM style was sufficient. The best price I found was at 1-800-RADIATOR. I got a replacement right away and it only cost like 100.00. Fitment was perfect and it only took a couple hours to get on with the help of a friend.