# how/where to get a rad fixed **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [April 29, 2007, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079 "2007-04-29T20:20:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![crsbb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9bd4f/32.png) [@crsbb](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/crsbb)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2007, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/1 "2007-04-29T20:20:25Z")
i have a rad im using for my sr motorset. its cracked and is leaking anyone know where or what i can use to fix the crack in it. griffin rad if it makes a difference ---
**Author:** ![Matt89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt89/32/3202_2.png) [@Matt89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt89)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2007, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/2 "2007-04-29T20:31:10Z")
and egg. then get a new one. ---
**Author:** ![G-E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/g-e/32/5546_2.png) [@G-E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/G-E)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/3 "2007-04-29T22:00:41Z")
no one fixes radiators anymore, and I hear griffin told someone to f-off when they had a similar situation ---
**Author:** ![Keez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/keez/32/5570_2.png) [@Keez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Keez)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2007, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/4 "2007-04-29T22:21:11Z")
get a ka rad and a neon rad hoes from napa it fits so well ---
**Author:** ![oimoit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@oimoit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oimoit)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/5 "2007-04-30T15:44:47Z")
If it’s a small leak, you can buy the “stop leak” powders they sell at Canadian Tire as a temp fix. Ur def going to need a new rad though. ---
**Author:** ![darkside240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/darkside240sx/32/5649_2.png) [@darkside240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/darkside240sx)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/6 "2007-04-30T15:58:31Z")
check ebay, they have some pretty cheap stuff on there. thats where i get all my parts. i know they have rads. ---
**Author:** ![Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jedi_Car_Fan)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/7 "2007-04-30T16:15:39Z")
> [@Retardedly expensive audio equipment... and a LOT more...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/retardedly-expensive-audio-equipment-and-a-lot-more/12364/49): > > If it’s a small leak, you can buy the “stop leak” powders they sell at Canadian Tire as a temp fix. > > Ur def going to need a new rad though. Never use that “stop leak or self seal” shit… And “read his post” > [@5/27 Como Park](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-27-como-park/12363/2): > > griffin rad if it makes a difference He has a griffin rad… and last time I checked, their made from Aluminum meaning he can simply have the crack welded shut and there for, does not need to buy a new rad. BUT… if you wanna drive all the way to KW then I can weld it up for you. But anyon with a Tig should be able to help you out. ---
**Author:** ![jammin1911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a9a28c/32.png) [@jammin1911](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jammin1911)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/8 "2007-04-30T16:32:11Z")
There is a rad shop on Meyerside just off of Dixie in mississauga. I’m not sure what its called. Maybe “The Rad Shop” or something like that 🙂 Just search yellowpages.ca for “radiator” or some BS. Theres lots of places that repair them. ---
**Author:** ![snowboard\_240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/snowboard_240sx/32/5519_2.png) [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/9 "2007-04-30T16:41:29Z")
they wont weld ur rad. They will weld condensors. They use an aluminum mix to fix ur rad. First they make the hole bigger. To show the entire hole. They do this by moving the fins out of the way and exposing it. Then they add in an aluminum filler that has allready been mixed in a hardener. U fill the hole on the inside, let it dry then do it on the outside. Thats how i did it when i worked at a rad shop. You can buy the stuff from part stores and do it urself but its not 100% to work u need to know what ur doing. Ur probably better getting a ka rad like someone said for $20 with some new hoses ---
**Author:** ![darkside240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/darkside240sx/32/5649_2.png) [@darkside240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/darkside240sx)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/10 "2007-04-30T16:57:50Z")
so is a ka rad better then buying an aftermarket one? or just a better solution to spending the 100+ on a new one? ---
**Author:** ![crsbb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9bd4f/32.png) [@crsbb](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/crsbb)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2007, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/11 "2007-04-29T20:20:25Z")
i have a rad im using for my sr motorset. its cracked and is leaking anyone know where or what i can use to fix the crack in it. griffin rad if it makes a difference ---
**Author:** ![Matt89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt89/32/3202_2.png) [@Matt89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt89)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2007, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/12 "2007-04-29T20:31:10Z")
and egg. then get a new one. ---
**Author:** ![G-E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/g-e/32/5546_2.png) [@G-E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/G-E)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/13 "2007-04-29T22:00:41Z")
no one fixes radiators anymore, and I hear griffin told someone to f-off when they had a similar situation ---
**Author:** ![Keez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/keez/32/5570_2.png) [@Keez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Keez)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2007, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/14 "2007-04-29T22:21:11Z")
get a ka rad and a neon rad hoes from napa it fits so well ---
**Author:** ![oimoit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@oimoit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oimoit)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/15 "2007-04-30T15:44:47Z")
If it’s a small leak, you can buy the “stop leak” powders they sell at Canadian Tire as a temp fix. Ur def going to need a new rad though. ---
**Author:** ![darkside240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/darkside240sx/32/5649_2.png) [@darkside240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/darkside240sx)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/16 "2007-04-30T15:58:31Z")
check ebay, they have some pretty cheap stuff on there. thats where i get all my parts. i know they have rads. ---
**Author:** ![Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Jedi\_Car\_Fan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jedi_Car_Fan)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/17 "2007-04-30T16:15:39Z")
> [@Retardedly expensive audio equipment... and a LOT more...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/retardedly-expensive-audio-equipment-and-a-lot-more/12364/49): > > If it’s a small leak, you can buy the “stop leak” powders they sell at Canadian Tire as a temp fix. > > Ur def going to need a new rad though. Never use that “stop leak or self seal” shit… And “read his post” > [@5/27 Como Park](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-27-como-park/12363/2): > > griffin rad if it makes a difference He has a griffin rad… and last time I checked, their made from Aluminum meaning he can simply have the crack welded shut and there for, does not need to buy a new rad. BUT… if you wanna drive all the way to KW then I can weld it up for you. But anyon with a Tig should be able to help you out. ---
**Author:** ![jammin1911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a9a28c/32.png) [@jammin1911](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jammin1911)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/18 "2007-04-30T16:32:11Z")
There is a rad shop on Meyerside just off of Dixie in mississauga. I’m not sure what its called. Maybe “The Rad Shop” or something like that 🙂 Just search yellowpages.ca for “radiator” or some BS. Theres lots of places that repair them. ---
**Author:** ![snowboard\_240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/snowboard_240sx/32/5519_2.png) [@snowboard\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowboard_240sx)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/19 "2007-04-30T16:41:29Z")
they wont weld ur rad. They will weld condensors. They use an aluminum mix to fix ur rad. First they make the hole bigger. To show the entire hole. They do this by moving the fins out of the way and exposing it. Then they add in an aluminum filler that has allready been mixed in a hardener. U fill the hole on the inside, let it dry then do it on the outside. Thats how i did it when i worked at a rad shop. You can buy the stuff from part stores and do it urself but its not 100% to work u need to know what ur doing. Ur probably better getting a ka rad like someone said for $20 with some new hoses ---
**Author:** ![darkside240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/darkside240sx/32/5649_2.png) [@darkside240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/darkside240sx)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2007, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079/20 "2007-04-30T16:57:50Z")
so is a ka rad better then buying an aftermarket one? or just a better solution to spending the 100+ on a new one? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-where-to-get-a-rad-fixed/106079.md?page=2)