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Old 12-30-2011, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cbjukraine View Post
My radiator has developed a slight leak at the interface between the plastic tank and the the metal fin portion, right where the metal crimps over the plastic.

Is this common?

If a new radiator is recommended, what brand should I buy? I'd like to get Behr, but the Nissens is quite a bit cheaper. Any thoughts/experience?

Thanks!
FYI: The Nissens has better/newer plastics technology = durability.
It is also lower cost.


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