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Amila G
Hi Guys,
The radiator top tank of my car (corolla 110 diesel) has developed a leak that happens only when the engine is hot and revved.
There's a 2 inch long patch under the top hose that looks like it's rusted (although it's plastic) and tiny water droplets appear on it when the engine is hot. (As if the radiator is sweating).
I took the car to Radiator house and they quoted 7500 to replace the top tank with another plastic one. But the issue is their replacement tank is made in china and are not giving a warranty for that. But the guy assured that they are as good as originals. Also that tank looked like it is made from a different kind of plastic that flexes a lot more than the original.
A used radiator costs 25000 at Japan lanka, which is a lot considering it too will be 18 years old.
I don't put so much as a chinese bolt in the car so I'm hesitant to use the replacement tank.
Another mech suggested to repair the crack with epifix (and epoxy glue) or super glue mixed with powder !
So if any of you replaced / repaired a radiator could you share your experience of how it was done and how it is holding up ?
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