(First of all, love this community, thanks for giving my post a quick read through. Just made account, not sure how to post car specs see below)
2003 Subaru Legacy/Liberty 2.5RX Wagon (non-turbo)
179,576 Miles
They werent sure if it was the top hose causing the leak or whether it was coming from the Radiator itself. There are small signs of coolant leaks Running along the Entire length of the top of the RAD’s teeth/housing. Although they weren’t convinced that it was significant enough to warrant a New RAD until I brought it back the next day asking why the coolant was so low.
The two options they’ve given me are:
1. Replace top RAD hose for coolant leak And hope that was the route of the problem. Quote: 155$ (USD)
2. Replace the RAD Completely. Quote: 435$ (USD).
I’m hesitant to get a full RAD replacement simply because of the cost. But i was thinking since the RAD has never been replaced after 179,576 Miles driven, could it be worth it to pay for a replacement anyway?
How difficult is it to replace the RAD at home, without a lift or getting under the car?
I attempted to cancel the replacement of the top hose that I initially booked a replacement for, because I had a change of heart and wanted to attempt to replace it myself, seeming how it looks quite simple. BUT when i went to cancel it, they said I cant cancel because they had to order the parts in. Can i really not cancel? Am i legally responsible for the cost of the parts they purchased following our conversation, prior to installation?
I understand this is a lot of questions. I would be incredibly greatfull to get any response on any of my questions. THanks all!
(First of all, love this community, thanks for giving my post a quick read through. Just made account, not sure how to post car specs see below) 2003 Subaru Legacy/Liberty 2.5RX Wagon (non-turbo) 179,576 Miles They werent sure if it was the top hose causing the leak or whether it was coming from the Radiator itself. There are small signs of coolant leaks Running along the Entire length of the top of the RAD’s teeth/housing. Although they weren’t convinced that it was significant enough to warrant a New RAD until I brought it back the next day asking why the coolant was so low. The two options they’ve given me are: 1. Replace top RAD hose for coolant leak And hope that was the route of the problem. Quote: 155$ (USD) 2. Replace the RAD Completely. Quote: 435$ (USD). I’m hesitant to get a full RAD replacement simply because of the cost. But i was thinking since the RAD has never been replaced after 179,576 Miles driven, could it be worth it to pay for a replacement anyway? How difficult is it to replace the RAD at home, without a lift or getting under the car? I attempted to cancel the replacement of the top hose that I initially booked a replacement for, because I had a change of heart and wanted to attempt to replace it myself, seeming how it looks quite simple. BUT when i went to cancel it, they said I cant cancel because they had to order the parts in. Can i really not cancel? Am i legally responsible for the cost of the parts they purchased following our conversation, prior to installation? I understand this is a lot of questions. I would be incredibly greatfull to get any response on any of my questions. THanks all!