butch burton wrote:
> Replaced the radiator on my accord last summer - had a shop to do it -
> was busy at the time - took them 3 radiators before they got one that
> did not leak - Hecho in Mexico - Bumper to Bumper product - replace it
> cause if you overheat an aluminum block you will also probably warp the
> head - really hard to get a head gasket to stay on after the head gets
> warped - even if you have a very good machine shop "mill" the head. I
> would not take this risk. Oh - carry a couple of gallons of water with
> you in case your leak becomes bigger and you get caught on the road.

I know you'd like to save a little work, but forget it. Go for the
replacement ASAP. A defect is a defect. It won't get better. You will
feel better and canmove on to the next thing.