Midas say's new radiator

[Nick K]

Just got back from Midas down my street and they say it's time for a new radiator. I have never heard of a car needing a new radiator after 65,000 I mean it's a lot of miles but not that much. They told me the only one that will fit is $ 325.91 and they'll charge $80.75 for labor. Is there any thing I can do for the time being until I can save a little? Can I JB Weld the fine cracks on the side? Can I use that stop leak stuff you pour into your radiator and than use water wet so the water flows much easier?

 

[aldive]

Is it leaking? Is that why you took it to Midas? You might be better to take to a radiator shop.

Also, I have used sucessfully some of the "stop leak" products from an auto supply store.

Keep us posted and good luck.....

 

[Nick K]

Ya I should have taken it to a radiator shop. It's leaking on the sides of the seams. Do stop leak products slow the water movement?

 

[aldive]

Some seam leaks can be repaired at a radiator shop.

But I would carefully weigh the repare cost against a new or rebuilt unit and install yourself.

 

[aldive]

Car Radiator Direct http://www.carradiatordirect.com/ has a unit for your truck for $162.

Take a look at their site.

 

[RTStork]

Originally posted by Nick K
Ya I should have taken it to a radiator shop. It's leaking on the sides of the seams. Do stop leak products slow the water movement?

Don't waste your money on a new radiator without trying to fix it first! Drain the radiator, take it out, and reseal the plastic endcaps. Its easy to do. I used an epoxy from AutoZone because my Mustang was leaking from the same place. Its been 2 yrs and its still holding. Try that first.

 

[93Ranger]

pfft, Midas says alotta things