FYI -- That bit I said about being failed for emissions is not necessary true in all cases. Upon further inquiry today, I was told that the inspection shops can’t have coolant leaking onto their dynos. Makes no sense to me, but whatever.
Despite my endless battle with patched radiator leaks on my previous car (documented among these threads) I can’t believe I am nonetheless tempted to try and patch the pinhole I currently have. This radiator is original equipment and the pinhole is very tiny.
However, I know if I patch it a new one will erupt elsewhere – or the patched one may simply get bigger. And, after about the third repair attempt, I know I will have spent more than what a new radiator costs (in time, materials, and needless frustration).
No thanks; not going down that road again. I bought a shiny new Behr-Hella this morning and will take care of it the truly inexpensive way.
