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- From: borowski@hpspkla.spk.hp.com (Don T. Borowski)
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 23:27:56 GMT
- Subject: Re: Subaru radiator replacement question
- Message-ID: <43370017@hpspkla.spk.hp.com>
- Organization: Hewlett Packard Company, Spokane, Wa.
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- In rec.autos.tech, pcotton@vax.clarku.edu writes:
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- >I have a 1988 SubarGL wageon with 75K miles. The radiator is beginning to
- >show signs of corrosion on the outside. The dealer is recommending that I
- >replace the radiator. I have two radiators to choose from: 1) a genuine
- >Subaru radiator now made with alluminium or 2) an after market radiator that
- >is similar to the original. The latter is about $150 - $200 cheaper than the
- >former. I do plan to keep the car until it dies. The cost to install the
- >Subaru radiator (with new hose and thermostat) is around $420. Is it reason-
- >able to expect that the genuine alluminium Subaru radiator will last long
- >enough to justify its higher cost?
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- Call around at a few more auto parts stores and radiator shops. I will bet
- that you can find a brass (copper?) radiator for about the price you
- quoted for the aftermarket replacement. It will last longer, and can be
- repaired if necessary.
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- Donald Borowski WA6OMI Hewlett-Packard, Spokane Division
- "Angels are able to fly because they take themselves so lightly."
- -G.K. Chesterton
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