Mspec Radiator - Leaking

[simpletool]

I put a MSPEC radiator in my R33 in late 2007. Cooled really well for 4 years but it is now leaking from the bottom tank (where the tank meets the fins).

Just FYI for those with MSPEC radiators - these things don't last forever. I've done ~80,000km in those 4 years.

Any suggestions on which new radiator to buy? I'm thinking Koyo.

(Yes I changed the coolant, yes it was grounded - no obvious corrosion inside)

Edited February 20, 2012 by simpletool

[r33_racer]

Get it repaired.....

[simpletool]

Well I considered repair but I thought it likely that this spot might be fixed then another go somewhere else. Then again, I know nothing about radiator repair. Any idea what a new end tank costs to fit?

[SargeRX8]

Get a fenix.

[Guilt-Toy]

my stock radiator cools better then the mspec did.

[simpletool]

Bought a Fenix.

My MSPEC seemed to cool well. Never above 88°, normally sat on 81°

[Dajae]

Bought a Fenix.

My MSPEC seemed to cool well. Never above 88°, normally sat on 81°

I currently have an Mspec too. Cools fantastic, perhaps a little too well. Generally sat on 78 - 80, 85 with the aircon going on a 38 degree day.

You retaining the stock shroud with the Fenix?

[SargeRX8]

I currently have an Mspec too. Cools fantastic, perhaps a little too well. Generally sat on 78 - 80, 85 with the aircon going on a 38 degree day.

You retaining the stock shroud with the Fenix?

Idle with air con on and hot summer days I get to about 86 degrees with the stock radiator, 78 on normal days.

[gotRICE?]

(Yes I changed the coolant, yes it was grounded - no obvious corrosion inside)

Did you check if there was any voltage leak in the coolant when you installed it? Grounding them can make it worse

[Dajae]

Idle with air con on and hot summer days I get to about 86 degrees with the stock radiator, 78 on normal days.

I needed a new rad, and at the time i could get the larger mspec for cheaper than the stock replacement, so i figured why not

But awesome temps you got there with the stockie