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Old 10 Nov 2003, 09:04 pm
Bill B. Johnson
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Default Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator

In article <3l40rvotb91huin2jh5neoepv2bloee4bq@4ax.com>, Bill G
<niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
> miles.
>
>
> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>
> If the radiator needs to be replaced, I guess I have the option of
> genuine Honda parts (about $220 at Majestic) or aftermarket (about $75
> at HondaAutoBodyPartsStore).
>
>

<http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/catdisplay.jsp?inputstate=4&catcgry1=Accord&catcgr y2=1992&catcgry3=4DR+LX&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=>
>

<http://www.hondaautobodypartstore.com/cgi-bin/auto-body-parts/HOACCORDP199093.html>
>
> Any help/tips appreciated.


I suggest that you check the yellow pages for under "radiator shops".
Visit a couple of them and ask them if they can install an after market
radiator in your vehicle. Radiator repairs on old radiators are not a good
idea since in about two years or less--it will probably start leaking
again.
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