Just hit 100,000 and boom.



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


Thoughts?

 

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.

 

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

 

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

Yes plan to run him into the ground.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

+1
Koyo OEM replacement unless you are going rotated lol

 

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

Maybe it's time for the 911 Turbo

 

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