My stock radiator started to go bad (massive corrosion), so I started looking for replacements. I could have bought a generic radiator for 200-300 at my local store, or an OEM for ~500 online. I decided to go with a Mishimoto aluminum radiator. It looked good, had some positive reviews, and was reasonably priced. I also got 2 12" Mishimoto slimline fans to go with it.
My first impressions were that the package was good, and the radiator looked very solid and well built. The fans were all-plastic, including the blades, but were stiff enough.
In the boxes, 1 radiator and 2 12" slimline fans (fans weren't installed yet, no mounts included)
The radiator feels pretty solid. The fans are plastic, but they're pretty stiff.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal and tape off the post
Drain the coolant into a tub. You may be able to reuse it if you keep it clean
This is the radiator drain plug, on the bottom (left/driver's side?). Right next to a whole lot of rusted metal (bad).
Remove the coolant overflow reservoir.
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses.
My first impressions were that the package was good, and the radiator looked very solid and well built. The fans were all-plastic, including the blades, but were stiff enough.
In the boxes, 1 radiator and 2 12" slimline fans (fans weren't installed yet, no mounts included)
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The radiator feels pretty solid. The fans are plastic, but they're pretty stiff.
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Disconnect the negative battery terminal and tape off the post
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Drain the coolant into a tub. You may be able to reuse it if you keep it clean
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This is the radiator drain plug, on the bottom (left/driver's side?). Right next to a whole lot of rusted metal (bad).
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Remove the coolant overflow reservoir.
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Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses.
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