folks...the plastic top tank part of the radiator has developed a hairline crack. and when the car heats up and pressure builds, it's leaking water.
tried two types of epoxy glue to hold it but it aint working... works for a day or so but then the epoxy gives in to pressure
my obvious first choice is to hunt for a used radiator from delkanda and the usual suspects...
but then again the car being a 93 model corolla, there is no guarantee the used radiator too wont sprung a leak soon... And also i might have to buy the whole thing with the fan and i dont want to pay something i don't need right now. cos my fan is quite ok though it tends to be loud at times :)
which brings me to the next option...getting one of those copper tank thingies done cos the leak is only happening from the top and rest of the core seems to be quite ok
what do you guys think is the best course of action????
ct lionel seems to be offering the service but have no idea about costs, durability, time for the repair etc...
anyone else with a copper topped tank on their radiators???
Surrounded by various different nice car models in Germany but still fascinated by the Presea, Bluebird U13 and the Mark II.. The first cut is the deepest.. Baby I know, the first cut is the D he he he
What is the deal with the car market these days!!
I went to check on a Jimny, 2016 2nd owner and he's hellbent on 6.8mil for the thing,
approx 50000km+ mileage
Needs tyres, rear shock absorbers leaking and there has been an aircon repair as well.
(Approx 400k LKR in pending repairs making the total 7.2mil)
Whereas a brand new one can be imported between 8.2-9.5 given the grade and winning bid.
I ponder what the mentality is of the people of this country...🤣
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folks...the plastic top tank part of the radiator has developed a hairline crack. and when the car heats up and pressure builds, it's leaking water.
tried two types of epoxy glue to hold it but it aint working...
works for a day or so but then the epoxy gives in to pressure
my obvious first choice is to hunt for a used radiator from delkanda and the usual suspects...
but then again the car being a 93 model corolla, there is no guarantee the used radiator too wont sprung a leak soon... And also i might have to buy the whole thing with the fan and i dont want to pay something i don't need right now. cos my fan is quite ok though it tends to be loud at times
:)
which brings me to the next option...getting one of those copper tank thingies done cos the leak is only happening from the top and rest of the core seems to be quite ok
what do you guys think is the best course of action????
ct lionel seems to be offering the service but have no idea about costs, durability, time for the repair etc...
anyone else with a copper topped tank on their radiators???
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