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Where to buy radiator for an 03 Prius (and which one to get)

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by MilkyWay, Nov 23, 2013.

  1. MilkyWay

    MilkyWay Active Member

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    At 145k my radiator seems to be leaking. Eventually I'll be at the point where heat blows ice cold. Where should I get a radiator? Hopefully there will be some Black Friday sales next week!

    This seems really expensive ($363):
     
    #1 MilkyWay, Nov 23, 2013
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    Just checked O'Reilly's and they have one for $580. Am I seriously looking at $350 or more for a radiator! Might have to take a trip to the junk yard!
     
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    Here is one for $220 on ebay:
     
    #3 MilkyWay, Nov 23, 2013
  4. Patrick Wong

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    What is your basis for this belief? Do you have photos which show the leak?
     
    #4 Patrick Wong, Nov 24, 2013
  5. DaveGoodrich

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    After you have verified that the radiator is actually leaking (as opposed to leaking from a hose, or a connection from hose to the radiator), you should check with a local radiator shop to see if it can be fixed.
     
    #5 DaveGoodrich, Nov 26, 2013
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