matthepcat

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Just hit 100,000 and boom.



While I wait for a tow truck, stick with stock replacement or aftermarket unit?


Thoughts?

iLoqin

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Is it the actual radiator or just the top hose? I've had to replace the top hose 3 times before because it has no extra clearance with the timing belt.

KrAzYkld

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Plan on keeping the car? Go with an aftermarket aluminum radiator.

matthepcat

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It's the seam between the core and plastic top tank.

Yes plan to run him into the ground.

STi-owns-evo

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This topic has been beaten to death. Lots of debate if you do a search. However, this is a simple breakdown.

Most plastic radiators last 100k+ miles. If you go with a stock radiator, the cost including installation is about the cost of just a full aluminum radiator.

It really comes down to what you want to do with your car. IMHO, without the need of additional cooling a full aluminum radiator provides, I find it hard to justify the ~50-75% increase in cost and the worry of things not fitting perfectly.

matthepcat

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Thanks for the input. I really do think stock is fine. Always been flawless for my needs until today.

04GG

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Both of mine went right after 100K (FXT and WRX). Fortunately, caught both before they actually caused a problem. I replaced both with OEM.

Lowend

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Go with a stock replacement. 1800 Radiator keeps Koyo's on the shelf

Scoobywax

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+1
Koyo OEM replacement unless you are going rotated lol

akdmx

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slugrx

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My wrx rad popped at 105ish - went with full aluminum radiator, worth it imo if you going to have it a long time and if you push your car hard like I do (built motor as well)

My 00 legacy radiator is starting to leak at 199k - just got a koyo oem style cuz it's just a dd

stupidchicken03

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Mine went out around 103k on the wrx. I went with a CXracing full aluminum. It was something like $180 shipped. Zero issues with it for the last 4 years I had that car.

Snoopy408

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+2 get the Koyo and call it a day.
Also replace all hosing and caps.

Rufino O

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Sucks. Sorry to hear that Matt. I went OEM when the GC blew.

Maybe it's time for the 911 Turbo

04GG

iTrader: (33)

Yep, might as well do the hoses. I did Samcos on the FXT.