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jazisded · 03-25-2007, 05:17 PM

So, I was jacking up the front of the car to do my brakes, the jack slipped and punched a hole in the bottom of the radiator. All of the coolant dumped on my garage floor, and my heart sank into the bottom of my stomach. A really bad week just got a whole lot worse and more expensive.

I know this is a beeyatch of a job, but I can't pay someone to do it. Should I get an oem radiator, aftermarket or an AWR if available? I don't really want to spend the money on an AWR, but since this seems so labor intensive, I'll consider it. Any other advice?

The moral of the story is, don't work on your car when you are exhausted and can't think straight.

Anyone know the price of an oem radiator? I have an 05 Hatch 6s MTX. Here's a not so great pic of the crack:

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FromTheNorth · 03-25-2007, 05:32 PM

elitemazda6 · 03-25-2007, 05:55 PM

Man, that sucks...

Hope you get it back up and running, sorry I don't have an answer about the question though.

MikeyD · 03-25-2007, 06:58 PM

were u using the crappy OEM jack or some nice stuff?

jazisded · 03-25-2007, 07:10 PM

using crappidy craftsman floor jack with small head. Yet another reason to hate craftsman.

shutterbug2020 · 03-25-2007, 07:25 PM

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using crappidy craftsman floor jack with small head. Yet another reason to hate craftsman.[/b]

Sorry about your radiator Bro. Glad you car didn't land on you

dream weave · 03-26-2007, 09:10 AM

not to add insult after the fact, but is that even a jack point for the car?

jazisded · 03-26-2007, 10:05 AM

There is a spot on the cross member to use which is right near the radiator. Don't worry about adding insult to injury, I won't feel anymore pain until the bill comes.

ccreek · 03-26-2007, 11:09 AM

Back in the day we would've brazed the crack, but alot of radiators use plastic tanks nowadays.

Is this a plastic tank or is it some type of metal?

Even if it's plastic, it may still be repairable. Someone who knows what kind of plastic they use may be able to weld even that.

A new radiator for mine costs about $190 on rockauto.com

chitown666 · 03-26-2007, 11:30 AM

hey sorry for the off topic, but God rested on the Sabbath, which is a Saturday.

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jazisded Drivers License Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fairfield County, CT Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	using crappidy craftsman floor jack with small head. Yet another reason to hate craftsman. __________________ 05 6s Hatch MTX, Blazing Copper, CP-E Blue Mount, Redline MT-90, Redline D4 (PS Fluid), Mazdaspeed Short Shifter, Airbox Mod (left the Tuba), Thule Roof Rack w/ 2 Sidearm Bike Carriers, PIAA H1 Extreme White Plus and H3 Super Plazma GT-X, Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar, Scangauge II.

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jazisded Drivers License Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fairfield County, CT Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a spot on the cross member to use which is right near the radiator. Don't worry about adding insult to injury, I won't feel anymore pain until the bill comes. __________________ 05 6s Hatch MTX, Blazing Copper, CP-E Blue Mount, Redline MT-90, Redline D4 (PS Fluid), Mazdaspeed Short Shifter, Airbox Mod (left the Tuba), Thule Roof Rack w/ 2 Sidearm Bike Carriers, PIAA H1 Extreme White Plus and H3 Super Plazma GT-X, Progress 24mm Rear Sway Bar, Scangauge II.

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ccreek Drivers License Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellwood, PA Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Back in the day we would've brazed the crack, but alot of radiators use plastic tanks nowadays. Is this a plastic tank or is it some type of metal? Even if it's plastic, it may still be repairable. Someone who knows what kind of plastic they use may be able to weld even that. A new radiator for mine costs about $190 on rockauto.com __________________ <div align="center">

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chitown666 Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 456 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	hey sorry for the off topic, but God rested on the Sabbath, which is a Saturday.