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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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Cooper S Radiator Leak

[font=Arial,Helvetica,Helv][size=2]My radiator's leaking and I was just told that I need a new one. Apparently something flew in through the grill and punctured it. It's not covered under warranty and they're asking $650 for parts+job. Does anyone know of any reputable place to get an OEM radiator purchased and installed? Thank you.[/size][/font]
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 04:02 PM
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[font=Arial,Helvetica,Helv][size=2]My radiator's leaking and I was just told that I need a new one. Apparently something flew in through the grill and punctured it. It's not covered under warranty and they're asking $650 for parts+job. Does anyone know of any reputable place to get an OEM radiator purchased and installed? Thank you.[/size][/font]
Bummer, I can understand that the warranty doesn't cover damage from road debris, but your insurance should cover part of it (minus your deductible). Give 'em a call.

... and consider the bright side... At least the leak didn't result in a cooked engine. That probably would not have been covered by warranty either, and getting your insurance to cover that damage as a result of road debris would have been a tough sell.

Good luck, I hope you're back on the road soon.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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this is sort of and kind of a big country......it would help to know where you hang out at.......
I don't imagine NAP will carry the radiator but they might.....what you will save on is by doing it yourself and it really is no big deal........
 
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