Radiator leak

[Taliesins]

Hi I have sprung a very small leak in the radiator header. Is it wise to use Radseal or the like, ie will it work and is it a wise move? If not what is the best course of action?

[bobafatass]

Rad seal's ok , I've used it in the past.
Worth getting some even if it's just a quick fix till ya get a new Rad.


Andy.

[slim]

Hi I have sprung a very small leak in the radiator header. Is it wise to use Radseal or the like, ie will it work and is it a wise move? If not what is the best course of action?

you could just solder it!!!!

[bobafatass]

If it's on the top , I've seen someone use 2 part epoxy resin.

[mud-ge]

take it to your local rad specialist and have a new header fitted ,they all go in time its a machining fault from new,they are thinned when they are pressed in the factory.i had mine done about a year ago and have no problems since , short term drain the header tank clean off the paint and solder then just wait for it to appear in another place .just one thing to remember the surfs cooling system relies on pressure to work so any pin holes result in a drop in pressure.

[Taliesins]

Looking at prices for new Radiators and found milners to be £160+vat and Roughtrax nearly double that. Can anyone explain the difference in quality and if the one from milners is OK.

[mud-ge]

]my repair was about £60 ,for this they removed the header tank and flushed clean ,welded in new header pressure tested it then finished it of with a nice coat of gloss black ,and all is well to date.