garth Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 hello..I have an 01 outback with the 3.0 motor and an AUTO tranny...My radiator is slowly leaking where the top tank meets the finned part. I am thinking I will need a new one soon...so before it lets go for good can anyone recommend a brand to me...thanks in advance...Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 hello..I have an 01 outback with the 3.0 motor and an AUTO tranny...My radiator is slowly leaking where the top tank meets the finned part. I am thinking I will need a new one soon...so before it lets go for good can anyone recommend a brand to me...thanks in advance...Garth it's leaking from the rad, hose, or overflow tank? are you sure you need a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 its leaking from where the plastic top tank meets the metal finned part...its like clamped together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcspeer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I went to a radiator repair shop, and was able to buy a new one from them much cheaper then Auto Zone or the other places I checked and it was a metal one. I would be sure and compare prices before buying as their was a big different in prices. its leaking from where the plastic top tank meets the metal finned part...its like clamped together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 its leaking from where the plastic top tank meets the metal finned part...its like clamped together... i'm not sure what you mean by "plastic top tank" unless you mean the overflow tank that hangs on the driverside of the radiator. from just want you said, it doesn't sound like you need a rad. that little black hose that goes from the rad to the plastic tank is the only thing that connects the two. if you could take a picture of where it's leaking, i'm sure that i or someone else would be able to determine what you're looking at as far a rapairs go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 i'm not sure what you mean by "plastic top tank" unless you mean the overflow tank that hangs on the driverside of the radiator.[...] A car radiator is comprised of a central core (flattened tubes with fins attached) connected to an inlet tank at one end and an outlet tank at the other. Many modern radiators have plastic tanks, rather than the brass ones previously used, and often have aluminum cores. When brass was used (often with copper cores), the tanks were soldered to the core. Plastic tanks are typically crimped to the core, with a gasket of some type between them. (A car with auto trans often has a trans cooler, usually in the outlet tank, as well.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 A car radiator is comprised of a central core (flattened tubes with fins attached) connected to an inlet tank at one end and an outlet tank at the other. Many modern radiators have plastic tanks, rather than the brass ones previously used, and often have aluminum cores. When brass was used (often with copper cores), the tanks were soldered to the core. Plastic tanks are typically crimped to the core, with a gasket of some type between them. (A car with auto trans often has a trans cooler, usually in the outlet tank, as well.) But, in this case, THERE IS NO TOP TANK! There are "side tanks", but no "top tank". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 [...]But, in this case, THERE IS NO TOP TANK!There are "side tanks", but no "top tank". "But, in this case", you should consider the model/year; not all Subaru rads are side-flow. All-metal aftermarket replacements are available on-line at reasonable price, but unfortunately determining brand/manufacturer is often difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 you should consider the model/year Ok............ "I have an 01 outback with the 3.0 motor and an AUTO tranny" I don't *think* it is much of a "leap of faith" to say that a 01 outback with the 3.0 motor, and an AUTO tranny wouldn't have a "top" tank, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Whale Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I had this kind of failure with the radiator in my '96 OBW a few months ago. The all-metal replacement that came from RadiatorBarn.com is well-made, fits properly, and has been very satisfactory. It was $153.64 delivered, which was a better price than I could find on an aluminum/plastic replacement. The only disadvantage is the extra weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 yes, the issue between top and side is where it's confusing. i assume that "top" could be concidered the overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [...]I don't *think* it is much of a "leap of faith" to say that a 01 outback with the 3.0 motor, and an AUTO tranny wouldn't have a "top" tank, do you?I don't think "faith" has anything to do with the type of radiator. What makes you think the vehicle in question wouldn't have a top tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [...]THERE IS NO TOP TANK![...] yes, the issue between top and side is where it's confusing. i assume that "top" could be concidered the overflow. Maybe the pictures at the following two sites will clear up the confusion; they sure look like they have top (and bottom ) tanks: http://market.autopartsfair.com/subaru-exterior_parts/catalog-item-23721.html http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sitesearch/details.php?p_id=subaruoutback20012004replacementp2465 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Maybe the pictures at the following two sites will clear up the confusion; they sure look like they have top (and bottom ) tanks:http://market.autopartsfair.com/subaru-exterior_parts/catalog-item-23721.html http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sitesearch/details.php?p_id=subaruoutback20012004replacementp2465 I wasn't argueing, i just wasn't sure what he meant (especially because my 99 and 96 legacies have side tanks) ______:burnout: ____:burnout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I wasn't argueing, [...]Okay -- I just wanted to help with your confusion (Reveeen seems certain, not confused ), so anyone reading the thread would know that not all Subaru models (even if a Legacy) have crossflow radiators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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