When I did my timing belt last month I saw an area of my radiator that looked as though it might have been leaking, but I submerged it under water and filled it with compressed air and didn't see any bubbles.... and I didn't have any fluid leaks near the front of the car at that time. Combined with the fact I could not get a radiator that weekend and needed my car for work I put everything back together. A couple weeks go by and I was still batteling a leaky hose going to my oil cooler so I didn't notice the small quarter size drops of fluid near the front of the car after being parked at work all day. Anyways, the leak is VERY slow, takes about 2 weeks before it's inch below the mark on the resivor.

I do not want to replace it with a used radiator, I want to buy new and I want a quality piece. I need suggestions on which brand to purchase, where to get it, and if there is a"better" model toget- such as largeror morecores or something. Thanks for the help.

 

I also have radiator leak somewhere. Its very slow and only leaves moisture on the ground after a long drive. I'll drive nearly 400 miles without needing to top off the reservoir. To me its no big deal because the car never overheats and the fluid loss is minimal. Eventually I'll replace it, maybe at the next timing belt job. Theres really no need for a "better" model because the oem is a big radiator that works well. Try the stealerships, some of AF's sponsors, or even ebay. This doesn't look bad...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-V...8598QQtcZphoto