lkindred Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Head gaskets replaced - radiator obviously needs to be replaced as car was overheating and water bubbling out of radiator yesterday afternoon. I called Mac's Radiators and they want anywhere from $228-$282 for a new one. I swear I paid Macs $125 for a new radiator for my 86 Hatch. Does anyone know a parts place in Portland metro area that sells radiators cheaper than $225? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Who did the head gaskets? Water bubbling out of the radiator makes me suspicious of head gaskets still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Discount Import Parts in Milwaukie or Beaverton. Bubbling out the radiator could be simply overheating, head gaskets, or air bubbles in the cooling system. Make sure the front end is higher than the back when filling and burping the cooling system. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akc Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I just bought my 86 radiator at NAPA for $125 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I just bought my 86 radiator at NAPA for $125 That's EA82 though. The '83 is an EA81 and as such has a dual-core all-metal radiator. They are generally more expensive. I've bought brand new EA82 radiators for $65 shipped off ebay - the cheapest I've ever paid for an EA81 is about $120. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkindred Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thanks everyone for the help! Appreciate it. floortom (Ken) did the head gaskets and believe me he's done them before and they are not suspect. Positive it is indeed the radiator - just wanted to see if I could find one for less than $225-$280. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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