Topic: Radiator Problems (Read 5695 times)

nixoro · « **on:** 07 August 2006, 09:57:52 »

Have been fighting a losing battle, basically since about a week ago my rad has had a slow trickle and on further delving found a small crack in the rad at the top near the top pipe.

The car is driveable and the temperature is ok, I just need to top the bottle up every so often.

Now I have been recommended europarts to be the cheapest.

If anyone else has any further sugestions as to where to get a new part it would be most appreciated.
Roy

TheBoy · « **Reply #1 on:** 07 August 2006, 10:09:26 »

Autovaux? Give them a call, number of their website (don't use website, its rubbish!)

nixoro · « **Reply #2 on:** 07 August 2006, 10:21:43 »

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Autovaux? Give them a call, number of their website (don't use website, its rubbish!)

Cheers TheBoy

Got them on speed dial so shall ring them after work.

Tezray · « **Reply #3 on:** 07 August 2006, 10:32:26 »

I would also recommend Autovaux, they are well priced and there delivery times are unbelievable! I ordered a headgasket set from them at 4:15 one evening and it arrived the following morning!

nixoro · « **Reply #4 on:** 07 August 2006, 10:37:14 »

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I would also recommend Autovaux, they are well priced and there delivery times are unbelievable! I ordered a headgasket set from them at 4:15 one evening and it arrived the following morning!

Yeah autovaux are quick on deliveries they are the next place for me to call, hopefully delivery costs are not too bad.

TheBoy · « **Reply #5 on:** 07 August 2006, 11:08:01 »

Every time I've ordered, they have done free delivery. Probably because my orders are always 'worthwhile'

Kev · « **Reply #6 on:** 07 August 2006, 19:43:44 »

You could also try Serck Marston.

They have branches all over the UK and i've found them to be really cheap in the past. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Their number should be in the book.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #7 on:** 08 August 2006, 08:33:09 »

I dont rate the serck rads, have found them to be of poor quality most of the time.

Dont forget www.buypartsby.co.uk , they sell Valeo rads which are original equipment (and cheaper than autovaux).

Plus this item is still pricey so watch out for a breaker to....

nixoro · « **Reply #8 on:** 08 August 2006, 08:55:13 »

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I dont rate the serck rads, have found them to be of poor quality most of the time.

Dont forget www.buypartsby.co.uk , they sell Valeo rads which are original equipment (and cheaper than autovaux).

Plus this item is still pricey so watch out for a breaker to....

Cheers Marks DTM

I haven't got round to speaking to autovaux but shall be giving both buypartsbuy and autovaux a look.

Never thought of looking at breakers shall give a few a ring.

Kev cheers also for the recommedation I cant say I have heard of the company before but shall also see what they say.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #9 on:** 08 August 2006, 09:02:33 »

You could try JamesV6CDx, I seem to recall he has a 4 pot that he is breaking, worth a try.

nixoro · « **Reply #10 on:** 08 August 2006, 09:07:24 »

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You could try JamesV6CDx, I seem to recall he has a 4 pot that he is breaking, worth a try.

Cheers Marks DTM Calib

Just been on the Buypartsbuy website £160+vat so I think I shall keep looking I maybe lucky.

Shall Pm JamesV6CDx to see if he has it still available.

nixoro · « **Reply #11 on:** 08 August 2006, 15:28:18 »

Contacted Vauxhall Spares in Luton £45 if its the same as mine, I also contacted autovaux for a brand new gen Vx one for £190+Vat.

Undecided on what to do.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #12 on:** 08 August 2006, 16:37:01 »

The genune Vaux one is a Valeo......

Kev · « **Reply #13 on:** 08 August 2006, 19:19:04 »

Only recommended Serck cos they are cheap.

If you can spare the extra dosh you should do as Mark says. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

nixoro · « **Reply #14 on:** 08 August 2006, 22:25:32 »

Cheers for both responses may aswell go genuine Vx you never know the one from a scrappy may only last a couple of months.

Shall keep an eye on it and when my wallet is more flush I shall go Gen Vx.

nixoro · « **Reply #15 on:** 09 August 2006, 08:53:09 »

I know I have said Gen Vx would be the way to go but I have just been searching online and found a website that does Radiators for my Omega for £93.03 ideally I need to get it done ASAP

Here is the site www.adrad.co.uk has anyone ever used these people before, all the part numbers start with GM could they possibly be original units or equivalent, I personally think equivalent and at those prices.

I was thinking perhaps get one as a temp fix as the MOT is coming up then change afterwards when I am abit more flush.

Would this site be a good one to use, has anyone had any dealings with them before.

Just emailed there sales department so shall see what they have to say.

R-PAC · « **Reply #16 on:** 09 August 2006, 09:41:23 »

we had a leak on our V6 that we could not find anywhere (was losing about half inch a week)
took it to local independent vauxhall garage, they did pressure test and found the leak was inside the v, said it was a small washer and was not worth a strip down to do it due to cost.
they dropped a "resin s**t stick" (there words not mine) in the water bottle and the leak stopped withing days and we have had no problem with it in the past 2 months.
they told us that the resin stick is a genuine vauxhall part complete with vauxhall parts number.

Jeff

R-PAC · « **Reply #17 on:** 09 August 2006, 09:45:40 »

forgot the best bit,
the test and resin stick only cost £5 donation to the tea fund

nixoro · « **Reply #18 on:** 09 August 2006, 09:52:36 »

Cheers R-PAC

I cant say I have heard of a resin stick trouble is its definately the rad trickling so I know whats causing it question is would the stick do the job on the crack.

R-PAC · « **Reply #19 on:** 09 August 2006, 10:23:34 »

i had not heard of it either before this, if you can get hold of one its cheap enough to give a try, could buy you time to shop round for a new rad

nixoro · « **Reply #20 on:** 09 August 2006, 10:32:27 »

I might just call into Vx on the way home, has anyone got a way of finding out the proper part number for this stick.

Cheers
Roy

nixoro · « **Reply #21 on:** 09 August 2006, 10:47:20 »

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I know I have said Gen Vx would be the way to go but I have just been searching online and found a website that does Radiators for my Omega for £93.03 ideally I need to get it done ASAP

Here is the site www.adrad.co.uk has anyone ever used these people before, all the part numbers start with GM could they possibly be original units or equivalent, I personally think equivalent and at those prices.

Just emailed there sales department so shall see what they have to say.

In response to this earlier post i have just received an email stating they supply O.E standard equipment and would be able to do next day delivery, not sure whether this is a good deal or not all in with delivery + Vat I have been told it works out at £121.06, still following up a few other sources but may come back to this one.

nixoro · « **Reply #22 on:** 09 August 2006, 12:11:20 »

Can anyone confirm for me whether the AC will be effected when I remove my Radiator only sods law I have only just had it regassed and the last thing I need is to get it re done.

Everywhere I have gone for quotes etc, I have been asked whether it has AC manual/auto, surely there wouldn't be a big difference.

M-Tek Performance · « **Reply #23 on:** 09 August 2006, 13:28:04 »

Automatic radiator is different to the manual - it has extra pipes going to it.

the reason for asking about air con i would guess is possibly for mounting points??

nixoro · « **Reply #24 on:** 09 August 2006, 14:26:59 »

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Automatic radiator is different to the manual - it has extra pipes going to it.

the reason for asking about air con i would guess is possibly for mounting points??

Cheers M-Tek Performance

Makes sense when you say about the mounting points

hotel21 · « **Reply #25 on:** 09 August 2006, 22:41:21 »

You can change the engine radiator without disturbing the AC system.

I got a brand new in box genuine GM radiator off e-bay last year for £55 delivered. Lucky me!! It was for an auto (while mine is manual) and all I needed to do was leave the bungs in the holes for the auto fluid pipes. Engine runs a tad warm (95 - 100) but nothing the fans cant cope with. Not sure if this is to do with the rad or not. Suspect not.

HtH

Broocie

Liam · « **Reply #26 on:** 10 August 2006, 00:09:07 »

Not too far from you - maybe try Kempston Radiators in, well, Kempston. I've used them in the past and they're nice and cheap. Have you considered asking about getting your existing rad re-cored rather than buying a whole new one - could save a load of squids.

Liam

nixoro · « **Reply #27 on:** 10 August 2006, 08:05:30 »

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Not too far from you - maybe try Kempston Radiators in, well, Kempston. I've used them in the past and they're nice and cheap. Have you considered asking about getting your existing rad re-cored rather than buying a whole new one - could save a load of squids.

Liam

Liam I cant say I have heard of kempston radiators before may give them ago, when you say get my current one re-cored will it have a new plastic cover fitted only the crack is at the top of the plastic section, well not so bothered about the cover just need to get the leak gone now.

nixoro · « **Reply #28 on:** 10 August 2006, 08:08:16 »

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You can change the engine radiator without disturbing the AC system.

I got a brand new in box genuine GM radiator off e-bay last year for £55 delivered. Lucky me!! It was for an auto (while mine is manual) and all I needed to do was leave the bungs in the holes for the auto fluid pipes. Engine runs a tad warm (95 - 100) but nothing the fans cant cope with. Not sure if this is to do with the rad or not. Suspect not.

HtH

Broocie

Broocie

I have to say for £55 thats jammy, wish my luck was as good as yours, I have spoken to someone with regards an auto rad but if I can get a manual rad I would feel alot happier.

mr des · « **Reply #29 on:** 10 August 2006, 16:39:56 »

have you looked at ont for a 2l vectra as im pretty sure mine has a 2nd veccy one in it when i bought it

M-Tek Performance · « **Reply #30 on:** 10 August 2006, 16:52:43 »

Roy,

if its the plastic section thats cracked (end tank) then recoring is not an option for you, as the radiator core (metal part with pipes and fins) is what is replaced when the radiator is recored.

nixoro · « **Reply #31 on:** 10 August 2006, 17:07:33 »

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Roy,

if its the plastic section thats cracked (end tank) then recoring is not an option for you, as the radiator core (metal part with pipes and fins) is what is replaced when the radiator is recored.

Mike yeah plastic piece is my problem still just ordered a rad from www.adrad.co.uk so hopefully it will do the job.

Hopefully i should have it for the weekend for fitting.

M-Tek Performance · « **Reply #32 on:** 10 August 2006, 17:26:59 »

Good lad

Kev · « **Reply #33 on:** 10 August 2006, 20:04:00 »

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Good lad

You sound like a school teacher when you do that.

M-Tek Performance · « **Reply #34 on:** 11 August 2006, 01:04:57 »

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Good lad
You sound like a school teacher when you do that.

LOL Kevin, a school teach i am not lol, just how i talk haha

Kev · « **Reply #35 on:** 11 August 2006, 01:07:07 »

In actual fact, i never got to hear that statement much at school.

I got more of a "right you, stand over there!!"

nixoro · « **Reply #36 on:** 11 August 2006, 13:44:47 »

Well I am in shock, I ordered my new rad at 17:02 yesterday and it arrived this morning at 9:30 this morning well shocked

Talk about quick delivery.

Kev · « **Reply #37 on:** 11 August 2006, 13:49:23 »

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Well I am in shock, I ordered my new rad at 17:02 yesterday and it arrived this morning at 9:30 this morning well shocked

Talk about quick delivery.

Now all you've got to do is fit the thing.

Taking plenty of pics as you go.

nixoro · « **Reply #38 on:** 11 August 2006, 13:54:22 »

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Well I am in shock, I ordered my new rad at 17:02 yesterday and it arrived this morning at 9:30 this morning well shocked

Talk about quick delivery.
Now all you've got to do is fit the thing.

Taking plenty of pics as you go.

Shall see what I can do, hopefully camera phone piccys will be ok as I dont have a proper camera yet.

nixoro · « **Reply #39 on:** 14 August 2006, 10:04:27 »

Right spent the afternoon yesterday fitting my new Rad seemed to go in fine without any major problems, but you know the saying fix one problem and another appears well this seems the case.

The old Rad had a crack in the plastic near the top pipe, it was titchy but all the same was the cause of the leak.

Just got to keep an eye on the fluid level as you never know, ground I was parked on wasn't the best.

Shall start a new thread to do with the other problem.

nixoro · « **Reply #40 on:** 24 August 2006, 12:58:02 »

So far I have found no more little puddles and the car operating temperature is alot better its only gone up past the 95 mark a couple of times but this has mainly been due to sitting in traffic.

Also the Heating itself gets very very hot which is nice on the cold mornings.

So all in all I am happy just hope I dont get any further problems with it in the future.

mjl1644 · « **Reply #41 on:** 24 August 2006, 13:43:06 »

...just wondering if you got your rad sorted? I have a spare in the shed at home, complete with the fans. Its off a 94 2.5 TD.

mike

nixoro · « **Reply #42 on:** 24 August 2006, 13:51:19 »

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...just wondering if you got your rad sorted? I have a spare in the shed at home, complete with the fans. Its off a 94 2.5 TD.

mike

Mike cheers for the offer

All sorted now fingers crossed

Tezray · « **Reply #43 on:** 24 August 2006, 14:16:29 »

Glad to hear it's all going well

Not to jinx you or anything lol, but i fitted a new rad to the mv6......2 weeks before the head gasket went

I'm sure yours will be fine though [smiley=thumbup.gif]

nixoro · « **Reply #44 on:** 24 August 2006, 14:18:20 »

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Glad to hear it's all going well

Not to jinx you or anything lol, but i fitted a new rad to the mv6......2 weeks before the head gasket went I'm sure yours will be fine though [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Cheers for that Tezray thats comforting to know lol

Shall keep an eye on it.

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