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Nov 23, 2003 | 12:16 PM

jspecracer7

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Radiator leaking

Well, did some runs and found out that my friend's WRX has a leaking radiator. Looks like it's leaking between the fins and the plastic end tanks. Guess it's time for an aluminum one so...

Any particular brands you guys recommend? How about manufacturer's? Are there any one's I need to stay away from?

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Nov 23, 2003 | 08:35 PM

Wingless Wonder

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Any particular brands you guys recommend? How about manufacturer's? Are there any one's I need to stay away from?

Here's one review and installation of a C & R aluminum radiator from an i-Club member.

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Nov 24, 2003 | 12:06 AM

jspecracer7

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That seems like a promising buy. What's the cheapest you guys are finding that particular radiator?

Also, my friend's WRX is a '93. Are they universal or do you suggest getting one here in Japan instead. The going rate for an aluminum radiator for a GC8 is around $530~ USD.

Nov 24, 2003 | 04:52 AM

Wingless Wonder

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I don't know where he sourced his C & R radiator. It is not a universal model - it's specific to New Age Imprezas, MY02+. Retains factory mounting points and hose inlet/outlet locations.

He has an e-mail contact address somewhere on his WRX pages and is usually pretty good about replying if the question is specific.

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