I installed the Spectra Premium CU2755 radiator and Gates 22491 lower hose on my 2003 last night and while the install was relatively painless, I had a hell of a time with the lower hose to radiator connection leaking. The factory squeeze-clamp was tight, and I used the Gates hose which fit snug...
After putting the dye in and using a black light, the leak became apparent in the front top plastic of the radiator. It was not noticeably leaking, but just barely seeping. I guess that's what happens with 185k on the original radiator.
I've ordered the Spectra Premium CU2755 radiator and...
I gave it a quick look-over yesterday but didn't see any smoking gun. That being said, a majority of the radiator is impossible to see with the shields and everything installed. I cleaned everything pretty thoroughly and drove it to work (60 mile round trip) today. When I get home, I'm going to...
I only see a couple posts about it in here, but the CSF radiators seem to be received well.. Has anyone experienced issues with them? What about the hose diameter issue?
I see issues reported here with Denso and Spectra, but very little on the other 2 options that Rock Auto lists.
My 2003...