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95 Integra Radiator Help!
I just took my car to a mechanic because of a radiator fluid leak.
Apparently, my radiator is old and needs to be replaced. I was quoted about $427 for labor and parts. And also, he was recommending that the coolant system be flushed and change the parts related to it. And that's an extra $600, totaling about $1100. Does the price sound reasonable? I've been fooled by many mechanics before and I don't feel like I can trust anyone with my car nowadays. HELP! Thanks in advance! |
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95 Integra Radiator Help!
" > wrote in
ups.com: > I just took my car to a mechanic because of a radiator fluid leak. > Apparently, my radiator is old and needs to be replaced. I was quoted > about $427 for labor and parts. An aftermarket unit is less than $200. His price seems a bit high. Did he break it down, parts and labor, or just give you a blanket quote? > And also, he was recommending that the > coolant system be flushed and change the parts related to it. And > that's an extra $600, totaling about $1100. "Parts related"? Pretty wide scope there. An extra $600 sounds like he's replacing every hose, plus the thermostat, plus a bunch more parts. Not a bad idea, but not all of that is 100% necessary. It also depends on the condition of the cooling system right now. If it's been neglected, or you've been using silicated antifreeze, you could have issues related to that. How old are your rad hoses? The thermostat? The coolant that's in there right now? Ever run hot, or overheated? -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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95 Integra Radiator Help!
I was quoted $174.60 for labor and $198 for an "aftermarket used"
radiator, plus taxes. For the cooling system, I think he was trying to make money out of me. I've only had my car overheated once since I've owned it (almost 11 years now). That was 4 years ago, and it was because we were going up a steep mountain road. I think I'll pass on the cooling system since it doesn't seem necessary. The thermostat and coolant is about 5 years old. My car was in a front head collision and I'm pretty sure those were changed. Thanks for the response! Very helpful! TeGGeR® wrote: > " > wrote in > ups.com: > > > I just took my car to a mechanic because of a radiator fluid leak. > > Apparently, my radiator is old and needs to be replaced. I was quoted > > about $427 for labor and parts. > > > > An aftermarket unit is less than $200. His price seems a bit high. Did he > break it down, parts and labor, or just give you a blanket quote? > > > > > And also, he was recommending that the > > coolant system be flushed and change the parts related to it. And > > that's an extra $600, totaling about $1100. > > > "Parts related"? Pretty wide scope there. An extra $600 sounds like he's > replacing every hose, plus the thermostat, plus a bunch more parts. Not a > bad idea, but not all of that is 100% necessary. It also depends on the > condition of the cooling system right now. If it's been neglected, or > you've been using silicated antifreeze, you could have issues related to > that. > > How old are your rad hoses? The thermostat? The coolant that's in there > right now? Ever run hot, or overheated? > > > > -- > TeGGeR® > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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95 Integra Radiator Help!
I'd ask your mechanic if you can provide the radiator and have him install it
for you. If he doesn't, I'd look elsewhere. This guy seems to be ripping you off from what you are saying. I've purchased two radiators from http://www.performanceradiator.com/ and they have been fine for about 2 years now (they also have a 3 year warranty). Whatever you do or purchase from, make sure to use Honda coolant. Hope this helps, Nick On 12 Jun 2006 22:33:36 -0700, " > wrote: >Thanks for the response. I think I might call around to make sure. The >price he gave me was $198 for and "aftermarket new" radiator. Someone >told me that it's a little on the high side, but reasonable. > >I'll pass on his cooling system recommendation since I don't seem to >need it now. > > >jim beam wrote: >> wrote: >> > I just took my car to a mechanic because of a radiator fluid leak. >> > Apparently, my radiator is old and needs to be replaced. I was quoted >> > about $427 for labor and parts. >> >> a reasonable quality aftermarket radiator costs $125 retail, excl. labor. >> >> > And also, he was recommending that the >> > coolant system be flushed >> >> that's good provided he doesn't use aggressive chemicals. >> >> > and change the parts related to it. >> >> not so good. depends on existing condition. unless there's a problem >> like a massive oil leak, blown head gasket or other issue, leave alone. >> >> > And >> > that's an extra $600, totaling about $1100. Does the price sound >> > reasonable? I've been fooled by many mechanics before and I don't feel >> > like I can trust anyone with my car nowadays. HELP! >> > >> > Thanks in advance! >> > >> call around and see what else you're quoted for a new rad, fitted. |
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95 Integra Radiator Help!
There is no such thing as "aftermarket used". "Aftermarket" refers to a new
product, made by someone other than the original vehicle manufacturer. "Used" is just that. While "used aftermarket" parts certainly exist, they are not sold that way. I would recommend talking to someone, who actually knows what he is selling. A little basic engineering, if I may. Your car did not overheat, "because" you were going up a steep mountain road. I drive my Honda up and down steep mountain roads every day, sometimes stuck behind huge slower than molasses motor homes. Your car overheated because of an insufficiency in the cooling system. What that is, I don't know. It could have been low coolant, a damaged radiator, a bad water pump, need to flush the system, lots of stuff. Earle > wrote in message ups.com... I was quoted $174.60 for labor and $198 for an "aftermarket used" radiator, plus taxes. For the cooling system, I think he was trying to make money out of me. I've only had my car overheated once since I've owned it (almost 11 years now). That was 4 years ago, and it was because we were going up a steep mountain road. I think I'll pass on the cooling system since it doesn't seem necessary. The thermostat and coolant is about 5 years old. My car was in a front head collision and I'm pretty sure those were changed. Thanks for the response! Very helpful! TeGGeR® wrote: > " > wrote in > ups.com: > > > I just took my car to a mechanic because of a radiator fluid leak. > > Apparently, my radiator is old and needs to be replaced. I was quoted > > about $427 for labor and parts. > > > > An aftermarket unit is less than $200. His price seems a bit high. Did he > break it down, parts and labor, or just give you a blanket quote? > > > > > And also, he was recommending that the > > coolant system be flushed and change the parts related to it. And > > that's an extra $600, totaling about $1100. > > > "Parts related"? Pretty wide scope there. An extra $600 sounds like he's > replacing every hose, plus the thermostat, plus a bunch more parts. Not a > bad idea, but not all of that is 100% necessary. It also depends on the > condition of the cooling system right now. If it's been neglected, or > you've been using silicated antifreeze, you could have issues related to > that. > > How old are your rad hoses? The thermostat? The coolant that's in there > right now? Ever run hot, or overheated? > > > > -- > TeGGeR® > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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95 Integra Radiator Help!
On 12 Jun 2006 13:10:17 -0700, "
> wrote: >I just took my car to a mechanic because of a radiator fluid leak. >Apparently, my radiator is old and needs to be replaced. I was quoted >about $427 for labor and parts. And also, he was recommending that the >coolant system be flushed and change the parts related to it. And >that's an extra $600, totaling about $1100. Does the price sound >reasonable? I've been fooled by many mechanics before and I don't feel >like I can trust anyone with my car nowadays. HELP! > >Thanks in advance! My '90 accord after market radiator cost $125 from radiator barn. Took me little over two hours to install it and all new hoses except for heater hoses, and have the car up and running. And I was going slow cause I don't do it for a living. Seems a touch high to me, but I would imagine it is in the ball park if you get multiple quotes. Frank |
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95 Integra Radiator Help!
Frank Boettcher wrote: > > On 12 Jun 2006 13:10:17 -0700, " > > wrote: > > >I just took my car to a mechanic because of a radiator fluid leak. > >Apparently, my radiator is old and needs to be replaced. I was quoted > >about $427 for labor and parts. And also, he was recommending that the > >coolant system be flushed and change the parts related to it. And > >that's an extra $600, totaling about $1100. Does the price sound > >reasonable? I've been fooled by many mechanics before and I don't feel > >like I can trust anyone with my car nowadays. HELP! > > > >Thanks in advance! > > My '90 accord after market radiator cost $125 from radiator barn. Took > me little over two hours to install it and all new hoses except for > heater hoses, and have the car up and running. And I was going slow > cause I don't do it for a living. > > Seems a touch high to me, but I would imagine it is in the ball park > if you get multiple quotes. > > Frank I would strongly recommend that you change out *all* the hoses. A burst heater hose will cause you as much grief as the main radiator hoses and in a short time as well... BTDT JT |
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95 Integra Radiator Help!
"Earle Horton" > wrote in
: > Your car overheated because of > an insufficiency in the cooling system. "Insufficiencies" sufficient to cause catastrophic overheating in modern cars are almost universally due to neglect, inattention, and/or incorrect/incompetent servicing. -- TeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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