laosboi504

I think I need a new radiator for my 06 Ac-rite TL! The acura dealer wants to charge me $692 for the radiator n labor! Is this too much or about right? I think it's too much but I'm open for opinions. Thanks ya'll!

eg5

iTrader: (4)

First off, why do you think u need a new radiator

laosboi504

Cause i see da radiator fluid leaking around the hose that leads to the resevoir tank on the radiator. I think it might be the hose to the resevoir but it's been leaking for a while now and the radiator fluid has dried up all on top around the part where the hose that leads to the resevoir tank is. I might go buy a new hose first to save money. It's not running hot or anything but it is definitely leaking.

D'sNBP

Mine did the same thing. Just use a ziptie to tighten it down and cut off the excess of the ziptie. Don't waste your money. Try the ziptie first, if it doesn't work, replace the small hose you can get anywhere for about a buck. Try these first but I know for sure the ziptie will solve it.

laosboi504

Thanks for your help. I bought hose clamps but I think it's the radiator and not the hose now cause i used a cotton swab to wipe around where the hose is attatched to the radiator and it was dry but radiator fluid was leaking under it still. I'm no mechanic so I'm just going by what I think. hahaahhaaa

ABP_04TL

iTrader: (2)

u crazy if u pay the stealership all that for a 150 dollar job, or a DIY job!

laosboi504

Hahaahahah. Thats why I asked my fellow acura owners first. I decided that since I already bought the hose clamp for the hose, I might as well use it and it haven't been leaking yet!!!! i think my problem is solved! thank you all for viewing this n helping.
Moderator, can you plz delete this thread. Thnx!