[linghongc]

Hiya, i have a gt 05 and find out the radiator is start leaking very slowly.
The coolant water fall from max to min in half year, its not too bad. And the engine never
overheat.
But im worrying it could be go worse, and garage told me if the winter come
i could in a big trouble.

Im thinkin of using some stuff like k-seal, but someone said it could blew the engine !

or should i replace it ? Got a quote part and fix for 230+vat, is that good price ?

any comment will be appreciate.

 

[David C]

Buy a new radiator.

 

[linghongc]

is 230 a good price ?
will Holts Radweld do the job as the radiator just a very small leaking?

 

[v-kash]

Get a new rad, the sealant stuff is just false economy.

The sealant will block the leak for a period of time, but it's going to fail again one day, which will of course be when you least expect it. The other downside to the sealant is that it can clog up other parts within the coolant system, and like you mention, could cause damage to your engine.

 

[symon]

Rads are cheaper than a new engine.

You should be able to get one considerably cheaper than £230 if you shop around.
Here you go.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALFA-ROME...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5ae201865c

Or if you have a diesel.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALFA-ROME...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aadc67230

 

[linghongc]

Will it be hard to replace myself ?or just very simple bumper off and unblot job ?