Hi,
Im looking for advice as to whether I should replace this radiator straight away or if it's fixable.
When checking the coolant reservoir tank I found it empty (and realised that the line I had assumed to be the level of liquid , between min / max, was in fact a stained tank!)
I had been driving the car with the reservoir empty but it hasn't been overheating.
After filling it and running it again I found that liquid is squirting out of the front of the radiator, from the front- top left hand corner.
Judging by the squirt, It must be a pin hole sized hole.
As far as I know it's the first radiator, the cars done 99000miles its a 2003 cooper.
Do you think it could be fixed or is that just temporary and avoiding the inevitable new rad ?
Many thanks
Radiator Leak Advice Needed.
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Jw03
, Oct 03 2017 08:53 AM
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Jw03
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richmondclassicsnorthwales
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One Carb Or Two?
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Posted 03 October 2017 - 09:06 AM
Replace it.
That's a good mileage covered, must be time to fit a new unit. Not worth messing about with Radfix.
Trust me !
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Northernpower
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Posted 03 October 2017 - 10:06 AM
Hi,
Im looking for advice as to whether I should replace this radiator straight away or if it's fixable.
When checking the coolant reservoir tank I found it empty (and realised that the line I had assumed to be the level of liquid , between min / max, was in fact a stained tank!)
I had been driving the car with the reservoir empty but it hasn't been overheating.
After filling it and running it again I found that liquid is squirting out of the front of the radiator, from the front- top left hand corner.
Judging by the squirt, It must be a pin hole sized hole.
As far as I know it's the first radiator, the cars done 99000miles its a 2003 cooper.
Do you think it could be fixed or is that just temporary and avoiding the inevitable new rad ?
Many thanks
It needs replacing. try a forum for BMW MINI's such as mini2.com, they may be able to tell you where you can obtain one at a competitive price. You will have noticed when you registered this is a site for classic Mini's.
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Jw03
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Posted 03 October 2017 - 10:19 AM
Thanks for the reply 👍🏼
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