Integra Type-S Expansion tank failure.

[SocalDE5]

Sharing my not-so-good experience with Radium. It started leaking from the middle about 9 months after it was installed. I knew it was risky to go with two parts tank, but I really liked the look. I contacted Radium and shared photos. Will keep the forum posted on what they reply.

Saw the Radium booth at the LB Grand Prix in '24. I asked them if they had ideas to handle the leaky paperish gasket.

I got a snooty attitude response from one rep, saying they have had no leaks.
So it seems when they sh!t.... it smells too.

I am watching my radium for leaks.

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[edido]

Sharing my not-so-good experience with Radium. It started leaking from the middle about 9 months after it was installed. I knew it was risky to go with two parts tank, but I really liked the look. I contacted Radium and shared photos. Will keep the forum posted on what they reply.

An update:
- I contacted Radium support.
- They offered to send me a new gasket, rubber gasket and socket bolts.
- The only offer 12 months warranty.
- I can't tell for sure if it was my fault with installing it incorrectly, or it's a product / design issue. Some people reported leaks, others don't have leaks. It feels like good luck or bad luck. So far it's the only after market part that I have issues (and I have over 20 mods).

I need to decide if I am going to reinstall everything, or maybe sell it (with new parts) and get PRL or Mishimoto expansion tank instead.

 

[NSXavier]

Hey all. As the original poster of this thread I keep getting alerts whenever someone new posts. Can't believe this is at 6 pages now with 77 posts. Just want to update everyone that I am somewhat back in the platform... this time by way of FL5. I'm back making content on YouTube and I also formed my own auto repair business for anyone in the DC/MD/VA looking for custom installs on their DE5's.

www.theprecisionRS.com







A lot of those DIY videos will transfer over to the DE5.. so..

enjoy and cheers.

 

[Doskiller]

Glad to see you back NSXavier, your original DE5 videos were great .........

 

[edido]

An update:
- I contacted Radium support.
- They offered to send me a new gasket, rubber gasket and socket bolts.
- The only offer 12 months warranty.
- I can't tell for sure if it was my fault with installing it incorrectly, or it's a product / design issue. Some people reported leaks, others don't have leaks. It feels like good luck or bad luck. So far it's the only after market part that I have issues (and I have over 20 mods).

I need to decide if I am going to reinstall everything, or maybe sell it (with new parts) and get PRL or Mishimoto expansion tank instead.

Wanted to ask here what would you do in my situation?

1. Wait for the new parts from Radium, remove, take everything apart, and reinstall.

2. Sell the Radium tank with new parts (maybe someone else has better skills to install it), and buy 27Won coolant tank.

3. Sell the Radium tank with new parts (maybe someone else has better skills to install it), and buy Mishimoto coolant tank.

Appreciate your thoughts!

 

[kjechel]

Wanted to ask here what would you do in my situation?

1. Wait for the new parts from Radium, remove, take everything apart, and reinstall.

2. Sell the Radium tank with new parts (maybe someone else has better skills to install it), and buy 27Won coolant tank.

3. Sell the Radium tank with new parts (maybe someone else has better skills to install it), and buy Mishimoto coolant tank.

Appreciate your thoughts!

Check out this post: https://www.integraforums.com/forum...expansion-tank-today.52383/page-3#post-884834

Trouble free for ~5000 miles now. Discount code COVE20 still works. $111.99 shipped.

 

[Evolving_e63]

I think im in the same boat. Noticed my fans were working alot lately. Today I decided to turn on the heat and got none. Popped the hood and...

 

[Evolving_e63]

Went to the store. Got some Preston blue. Filled her up. Drove at operating temp and got heat back. Def going with the tank being busted. Think im leaning towards the Mishi one since its 1 piece.

 

[UWU-mancer]

Damn that’s shitty. I hate the aftermarket options myself. If it’s got a window it’s a point of failure I can’t trust myself.

or am I being ridiculous?

 

[nikw91]

Damn that’s shitty. I hate the aftermarket options myself. If it’s got a window it’s a point of failure I can’t trust myself.

or am I being ridiculous?

20,000 miles and 2 track days on my PRL coolant tank and no issues.

 

[UWU-mancer]

20,000 miles and 2 track days on my PRL coolant tank and no issues.

Thanks for the info bro. I appreciate u

 

[Evolving_e63]

The PRL is a little more expensive then the mishi. Is it any better or just preference. I love Radium but people here have had leaky ones.

 

[nikw91]

The PRL is a little more expensive then the mishi. Is it any better or just preference. I love Radium but people here have had leaky ones.

I got my PRL one during Black Friday for $250.

And I haven’t heard of any aftermarket coolant tanks failing so I’d pick your favorite brand and you’ll be fine.

 

[Evolving_e63]

I got my PRL one during Black Friday for $250.

And I haven’t heard of any aftermarket coolant tanks failing so I’d pick your favorite brand and you’ll be fine.

The leaking Radium was on a post on this thread here, that's why I mentioned it. 250 is a nice deal but I gotta fix this ASAP! My car still has warranty but I dont want to replace it with another oem piece just for this to happen again.

 

[nikw91]

The leaking Radium was on a post on this thread here, that's why I mentioned it. 250 is a nice deal but I gotta fix this ASAP! My car still has warranty but I dont want to replace it with another oem piece just for this to happen again.

My mistake, I didn’t read much of the thread. I will look for it now!

Radium would be one of the last brands I’d think would have an issue! Their catch cans are very popular and receive high praise.

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