Need to replace the radiator. Are aftermarket radiators ok?
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Need to replace the radiator. Are aftermarket radiators ok?
The drivers side cooling fan died. The mechanic was removing the radiator to replace the fan and the upper plastic part where the hose connects broke off. The plastic is very brittle which is not surprising since it is 12 years old.
So I need to replace the radiator. An Acura (Denso) radiator is close to $500! An aftermarket one is ~$150. Are aftermarket radiators decent for the RL?
So I need to replace the radiator. An Acura (Denso) radiator is close to $500! An aftermarket one is ~$150. Are aftermarket radiators decent for the RL?
Last edited by beekermartin; 12-03-2016 at 12:27 PM.
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I work for a Honda dealer and I let my parts manager order the radiator. He ordered it before I had time to do any research. He already ordered it from some radiator place so I honestly have no idea what brand it is. At this point I am sorta stuck with whatever comes. Maybe I will get lucky and it will be a Denso.
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I agree. I was just checking because some parts you should get OEM and not skimp. I learned that the hard way with the RL front struts. The aftermarket ones barely lasted a year. I can't imagine a radiator being an issue using aftermarket but I have learned to always ask.
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The drivers side cooling fan died. The mechanic was removing the radiator to replace the fan and the upper plastic part where the hose connects broke off. The plastic is very brittle which is not surprising since it is 12 years old.
So I need to replace the radiator. An Acura (Denso) radiator is close to $500! An aftermarket one is ~$150. Are aftermarket radiators decent for the RL?
So I need to replace the radiator. An Acura (Denso) radiator is close to $500! An aftermarket one is ~$150. Are aftermarket radiators decent for the RL?
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Great point! I imagine I could have pushed the issue but since I work there it wasn't worth it. I did see how much the plastic had changed color and it did appear to be brittle. The radiator wasn't that expensive and working on 12 year old 150K+ cars I always expect more than the original estimate in New England. Everything is always rusted and once you turn one rusted nut I can almost guarantee something else it going to go. It is part of living in the rust belt with an older car. I am not going to hold my tech to the fire because I imagine if it was a solid radiator it wouldn't have happened.
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