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leaky radiator
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:48 pm
by NCCMUR
hi guys
i have a few drips coming from the bottom of the radiator, i only noticed it the other day when i was waiting for my daughter and i noticed the temp gauge was higher than usual.
ive been out today having topped it up and letting it idle to check the fan operation,which is fine, the dripping starts when it heats up to operating temp.
anyway my question is does anyone have any experience with stuff such as radweld,barleaks etc as a temp fix for now?
cheers for any input
stuart
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 3:57 pm
by rob quilter
Don't both with radweld or anything like that, its crap for your engine. I have a decent Honda rad from my 5th for sale (I presume 2.0 and 2.2 rads are the same).
http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/prelude ... t7913.html
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 4:50 pm
by NCCMUR
Pmd mate
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 4:53 pm
by Stevelar_granolar
True story, it leaves grit like deposits in your engine if not properly flushed out. Its only really for emergency or short term. For peace of mind its worth a new rad rather than a skim and a new head gasket.
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:06 am
by wurlycorner
Arr.
Radweld does work for minor leaks, but it's not worth it really unless you're absolutely desperate.
If 5th are the same as 4th rad-wise, then the 2.0 is a thinner core than 2.2's, but otherwise fits ok. Might be worth checking on one of the on-line Honda parts catalogues.
If they're different, IIRC then @GJMHonda2012 had a 4th gen 2.2 rad for sale in Scotland? Don't know if that would fit a 5th???
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:27 am
by bb1boy
I got a brand new radiator off of eBay for less than £35, delivered. Fits 4th and 5th
eBay radiator link (original credit to
@indigolemon for this find)
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:29 am
by indigolemon
bb1boy wrote:I got a brand new radiator off of eBay for less than £35, delivered. Fits 4th and 5th
eBay radiator link (original credit to @indigolemon for this find)
Yep, I'm running the same one - as is
@vanzep 
[edit] Newkid has PM'd me to say the lower mounts on the 5G are different. Looks like this isn't any use to you man.
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:26 pm
by NCCMUR
Does anyone know offhand if 2.0 and 2.2 are a different thickness
All the ones iv searched say there are compatible?
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:27 pm
by indigolemon
Even if they are man, it won't make much of a difference. Mine is a 2.0 rad and I've had no issues!
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:32 pm
by Vtecmec
I think there are slight discrepencies between vtec rads on 4ths and 5ths regarding the spacing of the mounts, just be sure to measure up before spending your money.
[EDIT] Looks like Indys edit above beat me to it!