92 Accord has leaking radiator
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
> miles.
>
>
> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>
I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
antifreeze if necessary.
ed/ontario
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
> miles.
>
>
> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>
I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
antifreeze if necessary.
ed/ontario
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
> miles.
>
>
> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>
I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
antifreeze if necessary.
ed/ontario
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 19:48:55 -0500, "xxxxxxxx"
<carpediem@netrover.com> wrote:
>
>
>"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:3l40rvotb91huin2jh5neoepv2bloee4bq@4ax.com.. .
>> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
>> miles.
>>
>>
>> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
>> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
>> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
>> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
>> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
>> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>>
>I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
>to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
>problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
>Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
>antifreeze if necessary.
>ed/ontario
Since the antifreeze is basically drained anyway, it makes sense to
flush and fill with fresh stuff. I'll take a close look at the hoses
and thermostat, too. Thanks.
--
Bill
<carpediem@netrover.com> wrote:
>
>
>"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:3l40rvotb91huin2jh5neoepv2bloee4bq@4ax.com.. .
>> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
>> miles.
>>
>>
>> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
>> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
>> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
>> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
>> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
>> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>>
>I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
>to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
>problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
>Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
>antifreeze if necessary.
>ed/ontario
Since the antifreeze is basically drained anyway, it makes sense to
flush and fill with fresh stuff. I'll take a close look at the hoses
and thermostat, too. Thanks.
--
Bill
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 19:48:55 -0500, "xxxxxxxx"
<carpediem@netrover.com> wrote:
>
>
>"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:3l40rvotb91huin2jh5neoepv2bloee4bq@4ax.com.. .
>> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
>> miles.
>>
>>
>> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
>> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
>> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
>> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
>> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
>> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>>
>I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
>to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
>problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
>Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
>antifreeze if necessary.
>ed/ontario
Since the antifreeze is basically drained anyway, it makes sense to
flush and fill with fresh stuff. I'll take a close look at the hoses
and thermostat, too. Thanks.
--
Bill
<carpediem@netrover.com> wrote:
>
>
>"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:3l40rvotb91huin2jh5neoepv2bloee4bq@4ax.com.. .
>> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
>> miles.
>>
>>
>> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
>> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
>> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
>> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
>> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
>> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>>
>I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
>to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
>problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
>Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
>antifreeze if necessary.
>ed/ontario
Since the antifreeze is basically drained anyway, it makes sense to
flush and fill with fresh stuff. I'll take a close look at the hoses
and thermostat, too. Thanks.
--
Bill
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 19:48:55 -0500, "xxxxxxxx"
<carpediem@netrover.com> wrote:
>
>
>"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:3l40rvotb91huin2jh5neoepv2bloee4bq@4ax.com.. .
>> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
>> miles.
>>
>>
>> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
>> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
>> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
>> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
>> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
>> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>>
>I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
>to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
>problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
>Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
>antifreeze if necessary.
>ed/ontario
Since the antifreeze is basically drained anyway, it makes sense to
flush and fill with fresh stuff. I'll take a close look at the hoses
and thermostat, too. Thanks.
--
Bill
<carpediem@netrover.com> wrote:
>
>
>"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:3l40rvotb91huin2jh5neoepv2bloee4bq@4ax.com.. .
>> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
>> miles.
>>
>>
>> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
>> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
>> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
>> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
>> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
>> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>>
>I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
>to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
>problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
>Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
>antifreeze if necessary.
>ed/ontario
Since the antifreeze is basically drained anyway, it makes sense to
flush and fill with fresh stuff. I'll take a close look at the hoses
and thermostat, too. Thanks.
--
Bill
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 19:48:55 -0500, "xxxxxxxx"
<carpediem@netrover.com> wrote:
>
>
>"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:3l40rvotb91huin2jh5neoepv2bloee4bq@4ax.com.. .
>> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
>> miles.
>>
>>
>> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
>> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
>> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
>> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
>> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
>> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>>
>I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
>to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
>problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
>Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
>antifreeze if necessary.
>ed/ontario
Since the antifreeze is basically drained anyway, it makes sense to
flush and fill with fresh stuff. I'll take a close look at the hoses
and thermostat, too. Thanks.
--
Bill
<carpediem@netrover.com> wrote:
>
>
>"Bill G" <niobrara969@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:3l40rvotb91huin2jh5neoepv2bloee4bq@4ax.com.. .
>> I have a 92 Accord LX with the 4 cylinder, 4-spd automatic, and 130K
>> miles.
>>
>>
>> I noticed today that about 5" of the seam along the upper radiator
>> tank is split and leaking badly. Can this be repaired or is my best
>> bet to simply replace the radiator? Is there anything particularly
>> difficult about replacing the radiator on this car? I don't yet have a
>> service manual, unfortunately, but tools and experience (on other
>> vehicles) isn't a problem.
>>
>I had to replace mine at abpout the same milage (220,000.kilometeres)Better
>to replace .Its old and has already gone in one area , if you repair that
>problem it is sure to spring a leak elsewhere not too far down the road.
>Replace your upper and lower rad hoses at the same time along with the
>antifreeze if necessary.
>ed/ontario
Since the antifreeze is basically drained anyway, it makes sense to
flush and fill with fresh stuff. I'll take a close look at the hoses
and thermostat, too. Thanks.
--
Bill
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:24:02 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:
> Wow! In 12 hours, I can be in Myrtle Beach. In 10 hours I can make it
>to Oshkosh. It's 12 hours to St. Louis. bob
>
>Bill G wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, but I think you're at least a day and a half away!
I'm only 4 hours past St. Louis, but hey, I gotta stop and add
antifreeze every so often!
--
Bill
wrote:
> Wow! In 12 hours, I can be in Myrtle Beach. In 10 hours I can make it
>to Oshkosh. It's 12 hours to St. Louis. bob
>
>Bill G wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, but I think you're at least a day and a half away!
I'm only 4 hours past St. Louis, but hey, I gotta stop and add
antifreeze every so often!
--
Bill
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:24:02 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:
> Wow! In 12 hours, I can be in Myrtle Beach. In 10 hours I can make it
>to Oshkosh. It's 12 hours to St. Louis. bob
>
>Bill G wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, but I think you're at least a day and a half away!
I'm only 4 hours past St. Louis, but hey, I gotta stop and add
antifreeze every so often!
--
Bill
wrote:
> Wow! In 12 hours, I can be in Myrtle Beach. In 10 hours I can make it
>to Oshkosh. It's 12 hours to St. Louis. bob
>
>Bill G wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, but I think you're at least a day and a half away!
I'm only 4 hours past St. Louis, but hey, I gotta stop and add
antifreeze every so often!
--
Bill
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:24:02 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:
> Wow! In 12 hours, I can be in Myrtle Beach. In 10 hours I can make it
>to Oshkosh. It's 12 hours to St. Louis. bob
>
>Bill G wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, but I think you're at least a day and a half away!
I'm only 4 hours past St. Louis, but hey, I gotta stop and add
antifreeze every so often!
--
Bill
wrote:
> Wow! In 12 hours, I can be in Myrtle Beach. In 10 hours I can make it
>to Oshkosh. It's 12 hours to St. Louis. bob
>
>Bill G wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, but I think you're at least a day and a half away!
I'm only 4 hours past St. Louis, but hey, I gotta stop and add
antifreeze every so often!
--
Bill
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Re: 92 Accord has leaking radiator
On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:24:02 GMT, "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com>
wrote:
> Wow! In 12 hours, I can be in Myrtle Beach. In 10 hours I can make it
>to Oshkosh. It's 12 hours to St. Louis. bob
>
>Bill G wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, but I think you're at least a day and a half away!
I'm only 4 hours past St. Louis, but hey, I gotta stop and add
antifreeze every so often!
--
Bill
wrote:
> Wow! In 12 hours, I can be in Myrtle Beach. In 10 hours I can make it
>to Oshkosh. It's 12 hours to St. Louis. bob
>
>Bill G wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, but I think you're at least a day and a half away!
I'm only 4 hours past St. Louis, but hey, I gotta stop and add
antifreeze every so often!
--
Bill
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