Tegger wrote:
> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
>
>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>>
>>
>
>
> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
>
> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
> for those!
>
what he said!

 

Tegger wrote:
> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
>
>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>>
>>
>
>
> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
>
> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
> for those!
>
what he said!

 

jim beam wrote:
> Remco wrote:
> > Tegger wrote:
> >> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
> >> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
> >>
> >>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
> >>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
> >>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
> >>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
> >>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
> >>
> >> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
> >> for those!
> >>
> >> --
> >> Tegger
> >>
> >> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> >> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
> >
> > Not to plug where to buy one, but I had a really good experience with
> > Radiator.com:
> > A week ago, I needed a Subaru radiator. Had a good quality replacement
> > in my hands the next day for not crazy money.
> >
> > You may want to try them.
> > Remco
> >
> don't just buy any old radiator though dude. there's a fair amount of
> garbage out there. stick to stuff made by known names, not the cheapo
> metal tank stuff where the welds start to leak.

The replacement I received was better than the original, imo. This one
was actually metal - the original had plastic elements that were just
crimped.

Personally, I'd buy another one there after this experience.

Remco

 

jim beam wrote:
> Remco wrote:
> > Tegger wrote:
> >> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
> >> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
> >>
> >>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
> >>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
> >>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
> >>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
> >>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
> >>
> >> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
> >> for those!
> >>
> >> --
> >> Tegger
> >>
> >> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> >> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
> >
> > Not to plug where to buy one, but I had a really good experience with
> > Radiator.com:
> > A week ago, I needed a Subaru radiator. Had a good quality replacement
> > in my hands the next day for not crazy money.
> >
> > You may want to try them.
> > Remco
> >
> don't just buy any old radiator though dude. there's a fair amount of
> garbage out there. stick to stuff made by known names, not the cheapo
> metal tank stuff where the welds start to leak.

The replacement I received was better than the original, imo. This one
was actually metal - the original had plastic elements that were just
crimped.

Personally, I'd buy another one there after this experience.

Remco

 

jim beam wrote:
> Remco wrote:
> > Tegger wrote:
> >> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
> >> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
> >>
> >>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
> >>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
> >>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
> >>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
> >>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
> >>
> >> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
> >> for those!
> >>
> >> --
> >> Tegger
> >>
> >> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> >> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
> >
> > Not to plug where to buy one, but I had a really good experience with
> > Radiator.com:
> > A week ago, I needed a Subaru radiator. Had a good quality replacement
> > in my hands the next day for not crazy money.
> >
> > You may want to try them.
> > Remco
> >
> don't just buy any old radiator though dude. there's a fair amount of
> garbage out there. stick to stuff made by known names, not the cheapo
> metal tank stuff where the welds start to leak.

The replacement I received was better than the original, imo. This one
was actually metal - the original had plastic elements that were just
crimped.

Personally, I'd buy another one there after this experience.

Remco

 

jim beam wrote:
> Remco wrote:
> > Tegger wrote:
> >> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
> >> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
> >>
> >>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
> >>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
> >>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
> >>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
> >>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
> >>
> >> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
> >> for those!
> >>
> >> --
> >> Tegger
> >>
> >> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> >> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
> >
> > Not to plug where to buy one, but I had a really good experience with
> > Radiator.com:
> > A week ago, I needed a Subaru radiator. Had a good quality replacement
> > in my hands the next day for not crazy money.
> >
> > You may want to try them.
> > Remco
> >
> don't just buy any old radiator though dude. there's a fair amount of
> garbage out there. stick to stuff made by known names, not the cheapo
> metal tank stuff where the welds start to leak.

The replacement I received was better than the original, imo. This one
was actually metal - the original had plastic elements that were just
crimped.

Personally, I'd buy another one there after this experience.

Remco

 

Remco wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
>> Remco wrote:
>>> Tegger wrote:
>>>> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
>>>> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
>>>>
>>>>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
>>>>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
>>>>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
>>>>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
>>>>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
>>>>
>>>> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
>>>> for those!
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Tegger
>>>>
>>>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>>>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>> Not to plug where to buy one, but I had a really good experience with
>>> Radiator.com:
>>> A week ago, I needed a Subaru radiator. Had a good quality replacement
>>> in my hands the next day for not crazy money.
>>>
>>> You may want to try them.
>>> Remco
>>>
>> don't just buy any old radiator though dude. there's a fair amount of
>> garbage out there. stick to stuff made by known names, not the cheapo
>> metal tank stuff where the welds start to leak.
>
> The replacement I received was better than the original, imo. This one
> was actually metal - the original had plastic elements that were just
> crimped.

believe it or not, the plastic/crimped thing is a better radiator.
pressure/temperature is relatively low, so it's well within the
mechanical capacities of the material. the most important benefits of
plastic are:
1. it doesn't use solder. on the metal tank types, that tends to creep
and leak.
2. it's inert regarding corrosion. the more metal, and worse, different
metal types, the worse the corrosion equation.

>
> Personally, I'd buy another one there after this experience.
>
> Remco
>

 

Remco wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
>> Remco wrote:
>>> Tegger wrote:
>>>> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
>>>> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
>>>>
>>>>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
>>>>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
>>>>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
>>>>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
>>>>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
>>>>
>>>> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
>>>> for those!
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Tegger
>>>>
>>>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>>>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>> Not to plug where to buy one, but I had a really good experience with
>>> Radiator.com:
>>> A week ago, I needed a Subaru radiator. Had a good quality replacement
>>> in my hands the next day for not crazy money.
>>>
>>> You may want to try them.
>>> Remco
>>>
>> don't just buy any old radiator though dude. there's a fair amount of
>> garbage out there. stick to stuff made by known names, not the cheapo
>> metal tank stuff where the welds start to leak.
>
> The replacement I received was better than the original, imo. This one
> was actually metal - the original had plastic elements that were just
> crimped.

believe it or not, the plastic/crimped thing is a better radiator.
pressure/temperature is relatively low, so it's well within the
mechanical capacities of the material. the most important benefits of
plastic are:
1. it doesn't use solder. on the metal tank types, that tends to creep
and leak.
2. it's inert regarding corrosion. the more metal, and worse, different
metal types, the worse the corrosion equation.

>
> Personally, I'd buy another one there after this experience.
>
> Remco
>

 

Remco wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
>> Remco wrote:
>>> Tegger wrote:
>>>> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
>>>> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
>>>>
>>>>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
>>>>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
>>>>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
>>>>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
>>>>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
>>>>
>>>> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
>>>> for those!
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Tegger
>>>>
>>>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>>>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>> Not to plug where to buy one, but I had a really good experience with
>>> Radiator.com:
>>> A week ago, I needed a Subaru radiator. Had a good quality replacement
>>> in my hands the next day for not crazy money.
>>>
>>> You may want to try them.
>>> Remco
>>>
>> don't just buy any old radiator though dude. there's a fair amount of
>> garbage out there. stick to stuff made by known names, not the cheapo
>> metal tank stuff where the welds start to leak.
>
> The replacement I received was better than the original, imo. This one
> was actually metal - the original had plastic elements that were just
> crimped.

believe it or not, the plastic/crimped thing is a better radiator.
pressure/temperature is relatively low, so it's well within the
mechanical capacities of the material. the most important benefits of
plastic are:
1. it doesn't use solder. on the metal tank types, that tends to creep
and leak.
2. it's inert regarding corrosion. the more metal, and worse, different
metal types, the worse the corrosion equation.

>
> Personally, I'd buy another one there after this experience.
>
> Remco
>

 

Remco wrote:
> jim beam wrote:
>> Remco wrote:
>>> Tegger wrote:
>>>> piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:17097-45788EFA-302@storefull-
>>>> 3337.bay.webtv.net:
>>>>
>>>>> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
>>>>> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
>>>>> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
>>>>> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
>>>>> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Use the aftermarket rad and relax.
>>>>
>>>> The coolant and thermostat should be OEM, though! Do not use aftermarket
>>>> for those!
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Tegger
>>>>
>>>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>>>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>> Not to plug where to buy one, but I had a really good experience with
>>> Radiator.com:
>>> A week ago, I needed a Subaru radiator. Had a good quality replacement
>>> in my hands the next day for not crazy money.
>>>
>>> You may want to try them.
>>> Remco
>>>
>> don't just buy any old radiator though dude. there's a fair amount of
>> garbage out there. stick to stuff made by known names, not the cheapo
>> metal tank stuff where the welds start to leak.
>
> The replacement I received was better than the original, imo. This one
> was actually metal - the original had plastic elements that were just
> crimped.

believe it or not, the plastic/crimped thing is a better radiator.
pressure/temperature is relatively low, so it's well within the
mechanical capacities of the material. the most important benefits of
plastic are:
1. it doesn't use solder. on the metal tank types, that tends to creep
and leak.
2. it's inert regarding corrosion. the more metal, and worse, different
metal types, the worse the corrosion equation.

>
> Personally, I'd buy another one there after this experience.
>
> Remco
>

 

piperspost@webtv.net wrote:
> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>

There are good aftermarket parts and there are not so good aftermarket
parts. If the radiator is from a major supplier like Denso, Valeo or
another quality supplier then it is no worries. There are also no-name
radiators brought in from China, India and such which personally I
wouldn't use. Aftermarket radiators for a Civic are generally $125 or
less. You can look at some parts prices at www.alleurasianautoparts.com.

 

piperspost@webtv.net wrote:
> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>

There are good aftermarket parts and there are not so good aftermarket
parts. If the radiator is from a major supplier like Denso, Valeo or
another quality supplier then it is no worries. There are also no-name
radiators brought in from China, India and such which personally I
wouldn't use. Aftermarket radiators for a Civic are generally $125 or
less. You can look at some parts prices at www.alleurasianautoparts.com.

 

piperspost@webtv.net wrote:
> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>

There are good aftermarket parts and there are not so good aftermarket
parts. If the radiator is from a major supplier like Denso, Valeo or
another quality supplier then it is no worries. There are also no-name
radiators brought in from China, India and such which personally I
wouldn't use. Aftermarket radiators for a Civic are generally $125 or
less. You can look at some parts prices at www.alleurasianautoparts.com.

 

piperspost@webtv.net wrote:
> I need to get a new radiator for my 1993 Honda Civix EX..the mechanic
> that I use who used to work for a Honda dealership is going to install a
> Brand new aftermarket Radiator with coolant & thermostadt. The total is
> $350.00 with everything including labor.....are aftermarket radiators
> good to use? Honda want $300.00 just for the Radiator
>

There are good aftermarket parts and there are not so good aftermarket
parts. If the radiator is from a major supplier like Denso, Valeo or
another quality supplier then it is no worries. There are also no-name
radiators brought in from China, India and such which personally I
wouldn't use. Aftermarket radiators for a Civic are generally $125 or
less. You can look at some parts prices at www.alleurasianautoparts.com.

 

To Tegger,
Why not use an aftermarket thermostadt & coolant?