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What causes the radiator to crack/split repeatedly?

Tiny
KANDI MACY
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  • 1991 TOYOTA CAMRY
We have replaced the radiator 3 times on my 91 toyota camery and it cracks/splits on the top of the radiator. We have replaced the thermostat, checked all the hoses and connections, and had apporperate amount of fluides. What owuld cause the radiator to continue to crack/split?
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Sunday, December 11th, 2011 AT 12:08 AM

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Tiny
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A cheap poorly made radiator a radiator cap not venting properly compression from the engine getting into the coolant. Most likely if its cracking in the same probably a poorly made radaitor.I have ran into those before.
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Sunday, December 11th, 2011 AT 12:13 AM
Tiny
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I have replaced the radiator 3 different times in the last 3 months any other suggestions on what might be causing this expensive and annoying problem. Thank you for all your help in this matter
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Sunday, December 11th, 2011 AT 12:32 AM
Tiny
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Are you replacing it with the same exact brand etc radiator each time?ALso where and what brand radiators are you using?
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Sunday, December 11th, 2011 AT 12:39 AM

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