Hole punched in Intercooler Radiatior

[03cobra#116]

It looks like something hard and small bounced up off the road and punched a small hole in my intercooler radiator. Coolant was leaking on the garage floor. I don't think I drove it far with it low on cooler.

I had it towed into the dealer and they said it would be about $650 for a new radiatior plus labor. I asked if they could get is mended at a radiator shop, and they are pursuing that.

Is there any downside to having one mended?

 

[JB]

I'd see about having it repaired.....shouldn't be a problem if they do it properly.

for that price, I'd have an oversized custom one made!

 

[joeclams9]

thats what i was gonna say...see if u can get a better one for a nice upgrade that is now necessary anyway.

 

[Sonic 03 Cobra]

You should give your insurance agent a buzz. They might cover that under your comprehensive or something. If it's more than your deductable, of course. I know I had a bike on a bike rack on my car last summer (roof type) and it came unlatched and did tons of cosmetic damage to the side of my car and it was totally covered

 

[matt lankford]

the PHP heat exchanger will add coolant capicity and fans for 549

 

[03cobra#116]

The dealer called back -- looks like the cost to repair the radiator is less than $100. There will be more charges from their labor charges for removing and replacing.

 

[Onelfastlride]

If you were going to pay over $500 something I would go with a JDM Fluidine(?) unit. More efficent cooling.

 

[Dana]

It is not a difficult job to remove the damaged unit. If I remember correcrly, there are 2 bolts and 2 hoses and it comes out. Why not consider doing the swap yourself and putting the money saved towards an improved cooler? Or take it to a radiator shop and have it repaired yourself.
Sounds as though the dealer will charge you big bucks to do it.

Dana

 

[stangin]

Repair

I would bet it could be soldered right on the car, then try to straighten the fins. If not, I agree go with the better unit and do it yourself.