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Inverter radiator leaking/replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Flaninacupboard, May 27, 2011.

  1. xliderider

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    Consider yourself lucky it's just the inverter radiator and not the inverter too. The inverter is very expensive to replace, and it might be on back order status as well.

    After you get it fixed, consider mounting fine mesh metal or plastic behind the upper and lower grills to protect from exactly that kind of damage from rocks and stones small enough to get in there, but large enough to do damage.

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    Newbie ! I just found my inverter cooler has a leak in the same area.before i found where leak was coming from i removed plastic under carriage and a rock the size of marble fell out ! Stealership said 389.46 new factory part special order.found a salvage one online 167.00 . About year ago replaced front spoiler a bird hit it and cracked it !
     
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    It looks like a simple enough DIY repair.
    I've learned to appreciate outrageous dealer prices. All the more satisfaction for me :)
     
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    Insurance, not Warranty, People.
     
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    My windshield gets stone chip / broken , my insurance covers the damage .. Why not for this also
     
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    Read your contract. It exists to tell you what is covered.