does anyone know if the radiators on this year car have an inherant problem with cracking in the top where the cap is positioned? The plastic has an acute angle as it rises near the rad'r cap.<br>example;<br>....... top of radiator<br> <br>

I'm not a mechanic, just an owner. There is a problem with all Honda/Acura radiators that use a metal lower tank, mated to a plastic upper tank like the Legend uses. This is actually a problem with any radiator that uses this design, in any car manufacturer make. It makes sense though, plastic, and metal have a different expansion rate, and cooling rate. Given this, is only a matter of time that the bond between the two will give out. In 94 I believe Honda/Acura claimed to use a stronger bonding adheasive, or method, but it only prolongs the inevitable. I have had a 91, 93, and 95 Legend. My current 93, and 95 both had the top tank crack. I must state though that the crack usually happens along the seem, and I really have not heard about it cracking at the filler neck like your situation. Either way though, if you are not covered under warranty, I would replce the entire radiator witha full metal aftermarket OEM replacement. That is what most of us Legend owners on the "Legend Forums" @ forums.legend.org have done. <br><br>As to if the problem has been addressed? As I stated before, in 94 Honda/Acura claimed to have a better bond. Other then that, numerous letters to Acura by members on the forms have come with responses by Acura that basically state. They will not do anything about it, nor issue a recall, but if your indivisual Acura Dealer is willing to "Goodwill" it, that is your only bet. However, Acura will not require them to do so. It will be out of the goodness of their heart. Bottom line, none of us have ever had it goodwilled that I know of. Get a full metal replacement. You can ask this same question on the Legend forums I mentiond above for other owners opnions.<br><br>Chris