Usually in toyotas, the leak can not be repaired because it is cracked in the plastic.
If you are handy, it is very easy to buy and replace the radiator yourself.*should you do this don't forget the hoses and the thermostat.
The radiator should cost about 100-200 at the most. The average is 120. If you have a mechanic do it, it will usually run you 60-80/ hr. The job doesn't take you an hour.
So some where in the range of 250-350 if you have someone do it?
buy the universal fluid at your local automotive store.
It should be inside the small housing that the top radiator hose connects to the engine
A person should have a diagram when they are working on a carburetor of any car. A diagram for the 1987 Toyota Corolla carburetor can be found in the maintenance manual and the repair manual.
There should timing marks, or you can consult a repair manual (very cheap.)
Remove fan shroud Drain radiator Disconnect upper and lower hoses Disconnect transmission lines if Auto Remove securing bolt at top and side Radiator should lift from lower supports
in the stearing wheel-----------------Improvement------------------In front of the radiator. Open the hood and you should see if hanging in front of the rad slightly to the drivers side.
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Only if there is a problem with the radiator.
It should be +38 to +41
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Depends on where you live but most car dealerships should be selling Toyota Corolla's at reasonable and affordable prices. The Richmond Hill Toyota dealership has some excellent deals.
acceleration is very slow.