Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 12:41:14 GMT From: "Keith Grider" <keithnopsamhallidaytech.com> Subject: Re: Radiator leak
Pete, in my experience, if a radiator leaks, it is best replaced with a new one. It is usually leaking due to corrosion on the inside and the first leak is usually at the site of the thinnest metal. These leaks are usually in one of the core tubes, but can also be in one of the tanks on the ends. If the coolant is changed on schedule, the corrosion can be minimized. If the coolant has been religiously changed and flushed, and what you have is a leak due to a rock puncture from the outside, a spot repair may be in order. generally, the work to remove the radiator may be worth more or less to you, but I would only want to remove and replace the radiator once. just my 2 pence, Keith Grider <TimeRangernopsam.com> wrote in message news:eNlROYtAZEaLBcD0K0JASMqdJ980nopsamcom... > On Thu, 22 Jun 2000 08:53:11 +0100, Peter Thompson <pt229nopsamac.uk> > wrote: > > >Hi, > > > >the radiator on my '85 900i has sprung a leak. I have administered > >Radweld which held the leak for a few days but it has started again. > >Three questions: > > > >Does there come a time when Radweld is no longer up to the job? And if > >so... > >Can the radiator be repaired by welding? And if not... > >Can anyone recommend a cheap Saab parts service (is that an oxymoron?) > >or a decent breakers yard in the East of England? > > > >Thanks in advance, > > > >Pete > > > Pete, any competent radior shop should be able to repair the radiator. > Ask around your area for advice on who does the best job and will > stand beind their work. NOTE: Many radiator repair shops give a hefty > discount if you just take them the rad and do the removal and do > re-install the yourself.
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