huxley

I just got a 1997 Acura TL for my sons first car and we discovered a crack along the top of the radiator... Obviously we need to get a new one and I will as soon as we have money in the next month to do that. A mechanic that looked at it told me it was alright to drive in the meantime as long as we kept and eye on the coolant level.. Is that true?

main70072

Yes. A new radiator is usually <$100 and is a fairly straight forward DIY.

DAiNiUS

Yeah I had the same problem as you last year. In my case the foam near the radiator was soaked in coolant, but I kept driving until I got a new radiator. Just keep an eye on the coolant level, and engine temp.

KrayzieDxC

i have the same problem right now also ..for now im driving in the city..but i also my bought my radiator already for $80.00 shipped waiting for thermostat so i can do it this week

daoshao

Yeah, you can still keep driving it. But i wouldn't. I'd repair it right away. If you are not careful. You can and may blow a headgasket. I'd rather pay 100-250 for raditor replacement then 1000 to 2000 for a headgasket replacement.

Mandy

Radiator work is quite easy. Better work on it quick. That small crack can suddenly break up and smoke will be coming from the hood.