Found - Radiator Shop in San Diego - Plastic Specialist
I have a leaking radiator, passenger side end tank, at the top. I have read some previous posts and write-ups. Very slow seepage - small drop on floor. Checked hose clamps before todays trip.
I can see a small amount of fluid after a good drive on the plastic fins at the very top. Will take the rad out myself. Would like a shop to replace both sides since these maybe real, real old. Looking for a reputable rad shop in east or south county of San Diego. Should I remove and have a shop test the radiator to see if I need a new radiator due to age before purchasing side tanks? Just a thought before spending any money. Thanks, Mark Happy New Year All. |
I just replaced my end tanks, with the same (classic) symptom of leakage at the top passenger side. It's not difficult to change them yourself, but in my case, I couldn't get a complete seal all the way around and ended up having the work redone by a radiator shop. Among other things, the radiator shop used a thicker gasket material than what comes with the replacement tanks. They also rod out each of the tubes to ensure everything is completely clean inside.
The shop I went to routinely checks radiators in their test tank, and I suspect most places would do that if you want to confirm where the trouble is before proceeding. It only takes a few minutes to seal everything up and test. |
Just call around and ask if they have the capability of replacing plastic end tanks. Most can, some can't.
Then just bring them the entire radiator as is - they'll do everything. |
Originally Posted by Tom in Austin
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I just replaced my end tanks, with the same (classic) symptom of leakage at the top passenger side.
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Originally Posted by Randy V
(Post 9151101)
Just call around and ask if they have the capability of replacing plastic end tanks. Most can, some can't.
Then just bring them the entire radiator as is - they'll do everything. I read your entire post and threads from 2009 I believe. I found it very worthwhile reading and if I did not have to work so much making money, I would attempt this myself as a learning experience. Very good write ups on removal and DYI. :bigbye: :bowdown: |
Behr makes nice radiators, but changing the end tanks I doubt adds 20 more years, more like roll the dice and zero to 5 or 10.
I thought the the thin flat tubes in our radiators couldn't be rodded out, anybody sure on this? What I heard was hot tank and flush was the only option. |
Mark, for what it's worth, I had the neck break off on the passenger side plastic part and called around most of the shops in SD, and no one would touch it, even if i supplied the part. I bought a really nice used one from Mark at 9store for about what the local shops wanted to 'look at it!'.
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Originally Posted by neilh
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Mark, for what it's worth, I had the neck break off on the passenger side plastic part and called around most of the shops in SD, and no one would touch it, even if i supplied the part. I bought a really nice used one from Mark at 9store for about what the local shops wanted to 'look at it!'.
I just missed the 1/2 sale too. :crying: I am wondering how long it will be before I would have to replace? weeks, months... No more drip on floor after full 24 hours. What the heck? Ill have to watch more closely than every few hours.:o Must be a real slight intermittent when moon is half full and wind is from the west kind of seepage. Or maybe I am just plain seeing, smelling and feeling make believe stuff now.:icon501: |
IOf you are feeling adventurous you can by a new end tank and gasket from 928 International and do it yourself.
There is a great write-up here that I used, but it was not a fun job. |
Mark, BMW uses an almost identical Behr rad, maybe try one of the BMW independents down on Miramar Road.. You could shoot some BarsLeaks ( http://www.barsproducts.com/) into the water, I used it in the past on a 924 and it held up forever..
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By the way you bunch of very coooool 2012 - 928r's especially if you don't live here right now where it is 80 degrees in the frigin winter;
What is up with the plugs on the passenger side? Not up but rather purpose? This was an auto when it was born and I think I read something about trans cooler. |
I faced exactly the same issue, only leaked when hot (under pressure). Will not leak sitting overnight, for example.
I evaluated the options and bought a new all aluminum radiator from 928Motorsports. Aluminum end tanks welded in place, a work of art. Should last a long time, was back on the road quickly. I ran with the pressure cap loosened until the new one arrived. As this is my DD, I did not want to be down any length of time. As a bonus, temp gauge never goes beyond halfway. With the Behr, 3/4 was the norm with A/C on a hot day. Dave Dave |
I believe 5 speeds have a "cooler" on only the driver side, passenger side is for the auto trans. I call it a "cooler" but it really stabilizes the engine oil and coolant at the same temp. Mine is an S4, there are other configurations of external air type coolers on later models.
Dave |
One more comment, I would never put "stop-leak" or any similar compound in my 928. The risk to head gaskets, heads, water pump, block, etc. are too great. A radiator will seem cheap by comparison to the possible damage caused by "stop-leak".
Dave |
Originally Posted by SanDiego928
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By the way you bunch of very coooool 2012 - 928r's especially if you don't live here right now where it is 80 degrees in the frigin winter;
What is up with the plugs on the passenger side? Not up but rather purpose? This was an auto when it was born and I think I read something about trans cooler. |
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