New radiator is seeping somewhere around the top. This is an ITR radiator in a 92 civic. It's not a constant leak, but seems to seep. Is the radiator bad, is this a common problem, any suggestions on a fix?
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if the leak is actually comming from the junction between the plastic part and the fins; then there is no fix for that...
time for an all metal radiator

 

no jb weld to the rescue?

 

all of those radiator fix crap stuff do not really work with pastic end tanks. it might work for a little while

 

yeah, I know. I was trying to be funny..........

 

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oh lol

 

Those radiator patch chemicals also do a nice work of gathering around everywhere, where you DONT want it to go, causing much more expenses and grief compared to just getting a new rad.

 

So my radiator is officially shot? It's only been used for about 400 miles

 

Does it have a warranty?
Most new ones do for at least a year I think..

If not,I would try a radiator shop..They can probably help.
I have had the plastic tanks/gaskets replaced on occasion.

Also,if you can pinpoint the exact location of the leak,
sometimes crimping it tighter can fix it..