Q about radiator

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welovelegend

Discussion Starter · Apr 16, 2002

guys, i have a quick Q here.

i topped coolant tank on past saturday, cause it was down and low. this morning, for some reasons, i wanted to check again. what i found out was very surprising. the coolant tank wasnearly empty again!!! what's up with that. i did see some white spills around nearby wires, hoses...

about five month ago, i had my break service done at dealer shop, they did tell me that my radiator was leaking, but not seriously. after that, i did check that constantly, and it's been good, until now.

i guess it is about time to get it replaced.

any advice???

thanks for your helps!!!

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LPB

· #2 · Apr 16, 2002

Use the web and locate a source for a Modine radiator. It is similar in design to the OEM.

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LegendOwner

· #3 · Apr 17, 2002

RE:radiator

been there done that
paid under $100.00 for radiator

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aiznpride

· #4 · Apr 17, 2002

modine? when i tried to order one, the guy told me that KOYO will fit the best for the legend. i just had it installed last week and am wondering if it's good or not.

-j

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LegendGS

· #5 · Apr 17, 2002

Not sure about KOYO, but I know that my neighbourhood dealer uses Toyo as a replacement radiator.

I have a Modine though.

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aiznpride

· #6 · Apr 17, 2002

do you like it? is the paint still black on top?
i might exchange it for a modine cause the paint on the seems came off. i hear this is a sign of a leaking radiator.

-j

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welovelegend

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 17, 2002

thanks!! guys

is hard to replace it by myself though?

thanks again!!!

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LegendGS

· #8 · Apr 17, 2002

aiznpride said:
do you like it? is the paint still black on top?
i might exchange it for a modine cause the paint on the seems came off. i hear this is a sign of a leaking radiator.

-j

It works.

Not sure which part you're referring to, but the radiator top is plastic, and the rest of it is still black.

welovelegend, it isn't difficult. It would be best if you have the manual though. I got mine done by a shop coz they only charged me $40 for labor.

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92 sedan POS

· #9 · Apr 17, 2002

ive been having the same problem......the coolant reservoir bottle keep going down....cant seem to find any mark of radiator leakage though.......but also i found out last week that my radiator cap was old and was leaking....so i replaced that.....im going to continue monitoring the situation to see if the coolant bottle keep on going down or not....or is it because it was loosing coolant due to the radiator cap leakage that i had last week and is just trying to get the lost coolant back..

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welovelegend

Discussion Starter · #10 · Apr 17, 2002

to 92 sedan POS

ya, you could be right, cause i also found coolant around the cap.

hey, did you get the cap at dealer?

thanks!! btw, i checked this morning again, it was fine. keep on checking.

heat wave.... 100 degree here!!!

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Acurate420

· #11 · Apr 17, 2002

i got Modine a couple months ago....several different mechanics recommended modine for Legends.

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92 sedan POS

· #12 · Apr 18, 2002

i got the radiator cap at a local auto shop for 8 bucks.....its exactly like the oem one though....fits perfectly

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