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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 09:00 PM
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my rad just blew :(

while it didn't crack and blow up like the other guys. but the seal at the top tank is gone and it leaks like 1/2 quart just driving around localy now.

what are my options? I really want a Fluidyne and was going to buy one next spring but I don't have $500 to spend right now. where is the cheapest place to buy them?

if I can't find one cheap enough I guess I'll just get mine fixed.
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Old Aug 26, 2001 | 09:55 PM
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is there a difference between 89-91 turbo and non turbo stock rads?? I know the 86-88 ones are different because they have the caps on the water pump neck.
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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 01:17 PM
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rad.

well I havent found any fluidyne's for less than $587 well at least thats the cost for my car.. Have you looked at the rads at mazdatrix? thats what i think im going to get.The mt/al 2 row. I dont have $580 for a fluidyne.. i wish i did.. well good luck.
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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 05:17 PM
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If you want one super cheap, look localy. About $120 for a brass replacement, Plus you get a lifetime warranty.
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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 06:14 PM
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I personally don't like the brass ones even though I did have one in my car for about a year and a half after my top tank cracked.I don't think they cool as well.After I got my after market temp. gayge and electric fan I played musical radiators between the brass one and a couple used stock ones until I found a used one that didn't leak.Mainly after hard driving the temp. on the brass one was a tad higher and it didn't seem to recover as fast as the stack alum. one.I'm not completely happy with the stock one but it will do until I can afford the fluidyne or some other one.Mazdatrix has the stock 89-92m/t one for 306.98I believe.
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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 07:43 PM
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Just called up mazdatrix the m/t is all brass painted black and a direct replacement for the stock, price is $233 for 89/90.. mvp motor has the fluidyne for $500 also, i think they are located in texas so no tax..but they wont have any till next wed. rx-7.com has some in stock. $549 but they will not match there price.. no tax there.. I think Im going to wait till next week, and order a fluidyne.. $500 no tax its about the best deal for this rad. right now..
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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 08:13 PM
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if you were here in my neck of the woods, I'd be able to get a friend to fix it for rather cheap.
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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 08:29 PM
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dude, http://www.absoluteradiator.com $413 and they have them in stock. in Ca.

I can't afford it though. I'm just going to get mine fixed.
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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 08:35 PM
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From: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
www.k2rd.com call up paul, the radiator fits just as well as the fluidyne, and its huge, and its cheap. if you cant afford that you can get any 89-91 radiator they are all the same.

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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 08:43 PM
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fits?? you have to move the battery and install an electric fan to get the k2rd one to fit.

fluidyne fits with stock fan shrud
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Old Aug 27, 2001 | 11:11 PM
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Dose any one have any experence with the radatior from www.k2rd.com??
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