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Thread ID: 136888	2014-04-27 07:59:00	Palstic car radiators	tut (12033)	PC World Chat

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
1373550	2014-04-27 07:59:00	The plastic top tank on my Camry has cracked. Any one had experience of repairs or can suggest options.	tut (12033)
1373551	2014-04-27 08:16:00	New tops are not as expensive as you might fear, especially if you go to a radiator specialist rather than Toyota.	R2x1 (4628)
1373552	2014-04-27 08:20:00	Radiator repair companies can easily replace the plastic header (it is attached with a crimp strip to the core assembly. When I had one repaired, the repairer told me where the crack would be, before looking at it. Basically the plastic opposite the inlet, deteriorates from the high temperature inflow; so I don't think any attempt to "repair" the plastic would have a good outcome.	wuppo (41)
1373553	2014-04-27 19:55:00	Repair, no...replace yes. Wreckers would do if budget is a consideration.......perhaps the whole radiator. My last Toyota, the entire top exploded. Engine seized.	pctek (84)
1373554	2014-04-28 07:08:00	I had a cracked header tank on my Honda Accord. Didn't cost much to have a new tank fitted. Make sure that the top hose is still fresh and flexible, or better still replace the hose.	mzee (3324)
1373555	2014-04-28 07:48:00	Jap **** my Bedford radiator is original and its still going fine it was made in 1956.	prefect (6291)
1373556	2014-04-28 20:22:00	Looks like replacement then. Hasn't don't too bad. It looks original and it is 18 years old. Thanks for the comments.	tut (12033)
1373557	2014-04-29 11:00:00	Had the radiator top on my Toyota replaced 6 years ago after it cracked. Not given me any trouble since.	PPp (9511)
1373558	2014-04-29 20:41:00	Jap **** my Bedford radiator is original and its still going fine it was made in 1956. That was before we had this junk metric water.	R2x1 (4628)
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