I i got a proble with my radiator. I just saw that my radiator had no longer any tranversal metal in it. There is only the horizontals one!! But my engine run's fine and i got no prob with overheating. Don't know why? I would like to know if i could break my engine if keep driving with it, and is there an alernative to change the radiator. Will an other one could fit (from an other subaru, model or brand) If not, where can i find something cheaper than one that cost the price of the vehicule.

 

Thx

 

Always had good replies from u guys!

Apparently, bad cooling systems are what kill the engines in these things, so a new rad is a good idea.

 

I see you are in Quebec, where it is probably cold enough not to stress your cooling system right now. But come spring time...

 

The cheapest rad I could get at this end of Canada was about $200. You might be able to get a cheaper one out of the US, but by the time you add shipping, brokerage, and maybe duty (depending on its country of origin) it might not be such a good deal.

 

Chances of finding a good one in the JY are slim, as it is the winter road salt that eats them, and I would expect any in your area to be in a similar condition to the one in your car. You might get lucky, though.

 

Disturbing the rad hose that goes to the water pump can cause the o-ring that seals that pipe to leak. A new o-ring is $5 from the dealer. Keep an eye on the coolant level when you replace the rad, this leak can be hard to see.

 

 

Good luck.

Down this end of the country you are likely looking at "Spectra Radiator"

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/app/ccc/search/navigate.do?language=eng&portal=1&subPortal=&estblmntNo=234567032844&profile=completeProfile

 

To be honest:

A rad from an older Subaru will fit (1988 DL) and is better/cheaper, being an all copper rad. The water outlet at the bottom is different maybe needing a rad hose from the same '88 (I don't know, but will be there come spring).

I do know Cdn Tire seems to put them 1/2 price once a month.

Too bad CT don't seem to carry the Spectra rad for the Loyale. At least, they didn't last spring, when I put a new one in.

Older GL/Loyale will fit (85 to 91) but the lower hose will need to be switched to the "old style" hose as they changed the shape of them as well as the radiators lower output pipe.

 

GD

Yep, I beleave the older ones have the lower pipe at an angle IIRC, But if that rad is cheeper i'd go with it! Hose's are cheep too.

I had good luck here:

http://www.performanceradiator.com/

 

They have all metal 2 row radiators.

 

I wouldn't run with the fine fins missing. The flat tubes have no support and eventually split from stress fractures. Been there, done that.

Thx everybody, i just bought a brand new one from "pieces economiques" in quebec for 159,95$.

 

It's better to drive à slow car fast than a fast car slow...

 

Have a good day!