jon15805

Ok so i was in the process of changing out my coolant reservoir due to a bad sensor. And the bottom right tube connected to the plastic tube at the top of the radiator broke the piece to connect the hose to the radiator. It looked like it was bound to break anyway because it was a burnt color and very brittle, so now is there a way i can fix this? Or somewhere to buy that plastic tube piece?

jon15805

Ok so i am not too keen on radiators, i have a Griffen radiator that i ordered from BHR does this replace the plastic section? If so i will just get to work on installing that.

monchie

Can you just super glue it? You know that super glues can do wonders...

Ricky SE3P

iTrader: (10)

If you're talking about the plastic nipple on top of the radiator, then it time for a new radiator. trying to glue it will only fail and dump all of your coolant (bye bye motor at that point)... so options are

new radiator
or
try to fix, and just end up buying a new radiator and motor

goodluck

jon15805

well i have a new full aluminum Griffen radiator from BHR. Does this replace that plastic portion?

Ricky SE3P

iTrader: (10)

open the box, it should. take a picture of whats broken and upload it, and then at the same time look at your new bhr radiator.

jon15805

http://blog.1aauto.com/wp-content/up...n-Radiator.jpg That is what broke. And it looks like it replaces the plastic portion i just wasnt sure and didnt want to go removing the old one if it wouldnt work. Even though i will need to remove it anyway, i just dont want to start on something and not be able to finish.

Grace_Excel

iTrader: (5)

I went in and replaced my radiator blindly without following any DIY four years ago. Inevitably, the whole radiator would have to be replaced. I read from another thread awhile back that someone fixed the nipple by using a metal pipe of the same size and securing it with some kind of epoxy to seal it at the base. But, here's a good read: Replacing the Stock Radiator is a Chore, Should be Planned in Advance

kevinande

If you already have a replacement radiator, then just replace it. even if you did not have a replacement, is it worth the risk to your engine trying to fix it. Radiators are much cheaper than engines! may as well change out all the coolant whie your there, perhaps even change the thermostat.

ken-x8

I know you're kidding, but are you aware that superglue is not waterproof? Useful to know if you're ever a victim of a "She superglued my...." prank.

I remember the post Grace mentioned about epoxying a piece of pipe. It was a threaded pipe nipple, so the epoxy provided a seal rather than mechanically holding it in place. I think the guy considered himself lucky that it worked.

Ken

jon15805

Ok so i am getting ready to remove the radiator and install the new one. But i am unsure on where to start on removing the old one. I am using this DIY but it seems sort of vague. https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...h-same-116729/

kevinande

It has to be removed from the bottom of the car. remove the battery, box, air cleaner box and the focus on the underside. IT WILL NOT COME OUT THROUGH THE TOP! Check your fans while your in the there. My drivers side was a little hard to spin so I replaced it while I had all That crap out.

jon15805

After examining it more, after getting everything disconnected it slides out from between the fans and the ac condensor?

kevinande

Yes, the condenser can just hang there while you swap it out, just try not to put too much pressure on those lines. Remember to replace the foam around the edges of the radiator or it will not cool properly.

monchie

The OP did not post a picture of the broken part, and i thought its the plastic part by the hose...

ken-x8

If it's part of the cooling system, it's going to get wet. Water won't dissolve superglue in an instant, the way acetone does, but it'll make it fail. Even if the bond started off strong enough to hold.

Ken