Radiator Leak
#11
Mine has not leaked, it is only a 2009.
Never thought about it before. Koyo looks nice on the website. It is about $20 more than a Denso Honda OEM online. Is Koyo the way to go to prevent leaks 15 years later compared to Denso OEM?
Never thought about it before. Koyo looks nice on the website. It is about $20 more than a Denso Honda OEM online. Is Koyo the way to go to prevent leaks 15 years later compared to Denso OEM?
#13
The plastic end tanks are what crack on the factory unit. Usually right under the cap.
It provides a completely unnecessary amount of cooling capacity for street use. But...that's not gonna hurt anything. If anything, it's beneficial in keeping temps more consistent.
#14
For anyone looking I bought from these guys, $302 shipped. Ordered yesterday, should be delivered tonight.
https://rcagarage.com/shop/cooling/r...caAoUhEALw_wcB
https://rcagarage.com/shop/cooling/r...caAoUhEALw_wcB
The following users liked this post:
Save the Manual Wagons! (08-24-2022)
#16
Do you recall how much coolant was needed to refill after the change? I replaced the coolant about 10,000 miles ago so I don't feel the need for a full drain and flush.
Thanks.
#18
Thanks Chuck. I thought I read it was 60k / 5 years after the first 120k / 10 years?
But now that I've checked, it was 4 years ago when I replaced it. So since I'll be in there, better to drain everything I can out of it and reset the clock.
But now that I've checked, it was 4 years ago when I replaced it. So since I'll be in there, better to drain everything I can out of it and reset the clock.
#19
The drain plug for the engine block is in the most frustrating location.
Its a 19mm hex.
Once you get your arms snaked thru the subframe openings, though, its possible to break it loose with minimal injury to your forearms. Let a single tear run down your face to let the world know you've experienced pain.
Buy the engine block's drain plug gasket from Honda.
Clean the plug's threads and face with a wire brush and brake cleaner while its out.
Clean the blocks threads with a rag soaked in brake cleaner.
Buy Hondabond to put on the plug's threads when you put it back in.
Torque is 61LB-FT, IIRC.
Buy 2 gallons of Honda coolant. Use a bleeder funnel. Buy 3 gallons if you'd like to have extra coolant.
Its a 19mm hex.
Once you get your arms snaked thru the subframe openings, though, its possible to break it loose with minimal injury to your forearms. Let a single tear run down your face to let the world know you've experienced pain.
Buy the engine block's drain plug gasket from Honda.
Clean the plug's threads and face with a wire brush and brake cleaner while its out.
Clean the blocks threads with a rag soaked in brake cleaner.
Buy Hondabond to put on the plug's threads when you put it back in.
Torque is 61LB-FT, IIRC.
Buy 2 gallons of Honda coolant. Use a bleeder funnel. Buy 3 gallons if you'd like to have extra coolant.
Last edited by B serious; 09-02-2022 at 08:55 AM.
#20
For some reason I thought you had an '00 car, that's the "severe" schedule. Seems all the later cars are "or every 5 years" regardless of driving conditions perhaps due to better antifreeze (?). Every S2000 is well beyond the "or 10 years" for the initial change.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck