stuartp Posted June 21, 2010 Report Posted June 21, 2010 i knew my rad had seen better days but it has just started leaking a bit (from the bottom somewhere) i know it's really time for a new one but a) i don't know for sure what rad is fitted to my car so i can't buy one i'm wondering if one of these sealers would do the trick for a while c) i don't have much spare cash at the mo (so a fiver on the sealer would be preferable to a new rad) i'm slightly concerned that one of these sealers will maybe fix the issue but cause other problems by clogging stuff up - anyone got any advice there? can anyone identify what rad i have on my car? is it still the standard mk1 escort one from when it was a 1300? and more importantly any recommendations on a replacement (i don't need a super duper one as i'm not planning on tuning the engine massively) any tips would be very gratefully received
escort21 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Posted June 21, 2010 Looks like a standard escort/capri rad to me
stuartp Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Posted June 21, 2010 cool - thanks for that i thought so, but i'm very prone to buying the wrong things due to my stupidity/ ignorance
bomber1 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Posted June 21, 2010 find a local rad shop it will only be £15-20 to fix it properly. rad seal does work but fooks the heater matrix up
stuartp Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Posted June 21, 2010 find a local rad shop it will only be £15-20 to fix it properly. rad seal does work but fooks the heater matrix up fixing would be nice but to be honest it's probably had it. loads of the fins have broken off and it's not looking too pretty. i don't want to put the sealer stuff in as it doesn't sound like a good idea to me. i'll jhave a search online and see if there are any repair places - can't say i have ever noticed one
bomber1 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Posted June 21, 2010 find a local rad shop it will only be £15-20 to fix it properly. rad seal does work but fooks the heater matrix up fixing would be nice but to be honest it's probably had it. loads of the fins have broken off and it's not looking too pretty. i don't want to put the sealer stuff in as it doesn't sound like a good idea to me. i'll jhave a search online and see if there are any repair places - can't say i have ever noticed one they could recore it for you where in london are you?
stuartp Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Posted June 21, 2010 just found a place near crystal palace that could either repair or sell me a new one have sent them a message
Stu_B Posted June 21, 2010 Report Posted June 21, 2010 I had a rad recored, it came back like new I think it was about £60 though....
stuartp Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Posted June 21, 2010 I had a rad recored, it came back like new I think it was about £60 though.... from my brief uneducated look around £60 is still cheaper than brand new one
silverstreak Posted June 21, 2010 Report Posted June 21, 2010 standard capri ive got the same in my escort mk2
evil knievel Posted June 21, 2010 Report Posted June 21, 2010 If you get really stuck I've got one that's not spare but it wont be getting used any time soon- so you could just return it when you can afford a new one? Just giving you options
stuartp Posted June 22, 2010 Author Report Posted June 22, 2010 If you get really stuck I've got one that's not spare but it wont be getting used any time soon- so you could just return it when you can afford a new one? Just giving you options that's very kind of you i'm probably going to bite the bullet and buy a new one though, there's a guy on ebay and £90 inc delivery doesn't seem excessive
mk1mexico Posted June 22, 2010 Report Posted June 22, 2010 Just try local motor factors that sounds expensive to me.
stuartp Posted June 22, 2010 Author Report Posted June 22, 2010 having never purchased a radiator for any car ever i have no idea what they should cost i don't know anywhere local that might sell radiators at all, let alone an ancient one there is one place i will ask though
2litreScapri Posted June 22, 2010 Report Posted June 22, 2010 Rallydesign to a "racing" rad for £212 if that helps, best try a local motor factor first
Stu_B Posted June 22, 2010 Report Posted June 22, 2010 Get yours recored, doesn't take long & comes back as good as new.
Col-ashtonmobile Posted June 22, 2010 Report Posted June 22, 2010 go to express rads , curnicks lane , west norwood , tell them you know me and they,ll sort it for you
stuartp Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Posted June 24, 2010 go to express rads , curnicks lane , west norwood , tell them you know me and they,ll sort it for you i spoke to them today, very helpful - thanks for the tip will probably take the rad off and go in there saturday morning to get a price for repair/ recore.
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