radiator leaking?? Options

[nate95]

anybody know what to do to fix a leaking radiator?

[SL44]

Mine leaked so I did the same as I have done for a couple other cars, get a new one from 1800RADIATORS (now they are something like radiators.com). I originally did this like three years ago. The good thing about them is they have a lifetime warranty. I am now on my 7th radiator from them; no exaggeration. I still have problems with the engine temperature when it is over 90°F outside and going up a hill; forget about running the AC. Typically, the temp gauge does not budge from a little under ½ way between the full scale. On those hot days, I constantly have to keep an eye on the gauge and back off on the speed when the gauge approaches ¾ full scale.

I have used the 1800RADIATOR replacements in my old '77 Celica GT and '95 Ford T'bird and had no problems. They cannot explain why their product does not seem to work too well on my '94 Celica GT.
I also replaced my cooling fan #2 motor, this helped a bit as the old one was able to be stopped easily with my hand, wrapped with a towel.

I recently flushed the cooling system, then replaced the water pump and thermostat when I did the timing belt; I'll have to wait until the weather gets hotter to see if these make a difference. I'm dreading the onset of summer and those 100°+ days that accompany it.

I can't be the only one this cooling problem has happened to; anyone have any suggetions?