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Old 10-15-2008, 09:01 AM
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New Radiator...

It just came in. Mine is cracked on the top just like every other one that I searched on here.

Does anyone have a step by step guide to fix this? Any special tools I may need? What kind of coolant do you guys recommend?

Anything else I should be aware of? I will try to do a do it yourself writeup with pictures.
Old 10-15-2008, 05:02 PM
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check service manual, use honda oem coolant..while you at that you might ass well replace thermosat...
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Originally Posted by KrayzieDxC
check service manual, use honda oem coolant..while you at that you might ass well replace thermosat...
I wish I had the Manual. OEM coolant is the only way to go? Should I flush the system b4 I take the old rad out? THermostat was just done.
Old 10-16-2008, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 5point9Limited
I wish I had the Manual. OEM coolant is the only way to go? Should I flush the system b4 I take the old rad out? THermostat was just done.
yes flush first. service manual is sticky. its in pdf right on top
Old 10-18-2008, 12:14 AM
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small writeup with pics...
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tl-problems-fixes-118/radiator-replacement-d-i-y-pics-692333/
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How much does it cost to have a new radiator installed?
Old 10-19-2008, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by gokartmozart
How much does it cost to have a new radiator installed?
From Acura? Close to $800.
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$800, ouch!!!

How much to have it done by someone other than a dealer?
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^ I only paid $140 for mine, and I installed it myself in 30 minutes.

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i paid 180 for mine and got it delivered to me in about an hour same day and installed it about another hour.
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^ Lucky ass. I was told it'd be delivered at 10AM, and I sat outside waiting until it started drizzling before it was delivered at 6PM, haha!

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