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They sell a product at the parts store that can patch up hairline cracks or whatever in the radiator but radiators are cheap and easy enough to replace that I'd just buy a new one be done with it.
Let us know how the install on the mishimoto goes. I've heard of things not exactly lining up requiring slight modifications. So I went with the Koyo V2588 ($304 Shipped from TunerSports). But I'm still interested in your personal experience.
I've heard the same thing so fingers crossed. I was actually unaware that there was such a big thickness difference between the mishimoto and stock. Which must be why there's fitment problems