Aftermarket Radiator
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Aftermarket Radiator
Hey guys. Been using this site for a while, I generally find all the information I need through the search. Very helpful information at that. However, I've come across a bit of a snag, and I can't seem to find any of the information I need here, or elsewhere. So thought I'd make a quick post, just in case someone sees it before I get the answer.
I have a 2001 Civic LX 4-dr. automatic. I'm replacing the cracked radiator, and work at a M-B dealership (in the cafe, so, resources are still limited). Went through the parts guy there and he ordered me an aftermarket. Took everything apart today and went to put it in and the two fans won't fit right (sitting too high, can't bolt in at the top).
Side note: if you have the same car and try to get an aftermarket radiator, DON'T get Spectra Premium. Their part info for the car says the part number is CU2354, but that apparently only fits the EX car. Bastards.
Anyway, I kind of want to stick to aftermarket, and kind of need to get this done ASAP (tomorrow, if possible). I want the aftermarket for a potential radiator with a metal case, so as to avoid possible cracks in the future. Unless that becomes too expensive. So the question is: does anybody know DEFINITELY a specific radiator that will fit my car, that I might be able to find in town (Atlanta, but in general can I find good ones at parts stores, etc.)? If I don't get an answer in time I'll try all the dealerships just for the Denso or Toyo replacement, if any are in stock.
The job's easy enough, and this site lacking a DIY, so I'll start taking pics to put one up, for anybody tackling it for the first time (give and take). But I can't find any reliable information as to which radiator will fit, and where I can buy one. So I decided to go to the place I trust most.
Thanks for the help. If there's any further information needed, let me know.
I have a 2001 Civic LX 4-dr. automatic. I'm replacing the cracked radiator, and work at a M-B dealership (in the cafe, so, resources are still limited). Went through the parts guy there and he ordered me an aftermarket. Took everything apart today and went to put it in and the two fans won't fit right (sitting too high, can't bolt in at the top).
Side note: if you have the same car and try to get an aftermarket radiator, DON'T get Spectra Premium. Their part info for the car says the part number is CU2354, but that apparently only fits the EX car. Bastards.
Anyway, I kind of want to stick to aftermarket, and kind of need to get this done ASAP (tomorrow, if possible). I want the aftermarket for a potential radiator with a metal case, so as to avoid possible cracks in the future. Unless that becomes too expensive. So the question is: does anybody know DEFINITELY a specific radiator that will fit my car, that I might be able to find in town (Atlanta, but in general can I find good ones at parts stores, etc.)? If I don't get an answer in time I'll try all the dealerships just for the Denso or Toyo replacement, if any are in stock.
The job's easy enough, and this site lacking a DIY, so I'll start taking pics to put one up, for anybody tackling it for the first time (give and take). But I can't find any reliable information as to which radiator will fit, and where I can buy one. So I decided to go to the place I trust most.
Thanks for the help. If there's any further information needed, let me know.
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BTW: I apologize if I didn't search thoroughly enough. If this issue has been posted before, a link to the thread would do fine. But I'm pretty sure it hasn't been :/
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