PantherVIII

Has anyone experienced failures of the Mishimoto Radiators? The cap isn't leaking. The hose connections are bone dry. It seems to be coming from the center again. This is my second radiator. The first one was replaced under warranty? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Is there something I am missing?

veilside prius

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I had a new one installed a couple of months ago that leaked soon after. Replaced it under warranty and no issues with 1k miles on it so far.

PantherVIII

Thanks for the reply. Keep an eye on it and keep me/us posted. Mishimoto was great about sending a replacement the first time. But, I would rather not have to replace it. For your reference, I probably had 4-6k miles on each.

Grimgrak

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I'll sell u my non leaky one for 100 bux lol

dr_latino999

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I had one fail this past January at the filler neck. Probably could have had it rewelded but ended up going for a CBRD slim setup.

Ev0ikon

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Please send me some pics of this!

PantherVIII

How long did the failed one last? It seems these failures are more common than I realized. I'm leaning toward CBRD myself.

dr_latino999

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Right about 3 years.

thedru13

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have replaced mine 3 times all due to random leaks. I smell coolant all the time with this one now but don't see any leaks. last mishi radiator i will own.

wheatbix

This seems like a common thing with Mishimoto radiators. Where are they made?

I guess when they are what, half the price of a Koyo radiator...

Pal215

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I have about 1,500 miles on my Mishimoto and no leaks yet. I bought it from amazon and used the stock radiator hoses too. They are very good about warranty replacement.

I'd say have them replace it again.

-pal215

ronaldo9

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I've gone 2 years and about 15k miles on my Mishimoto Radiator and so far no leaks. I'm using Samco hoses for what it's worth and a racing thermostat daily driven.