Has Any ones Radiator Ever Done This?

[a98pmalcolm]

Hi All,

In order to sort my grill I needed to remove the slam rad panel in my 2007 DB9 and I noticed the state of my radiator.

It has appeared to have pulled it self away from itself, so much its split the top support bar for the rad.

Has anyone seen this before?

Thanks
Paul

[telum01]

Looks like someone put their weight on the radiator while working on the car. Not good... I'd be worried about weak points in the coolant tubes. If the metal cracked or crack in the future, your coolant is gone.

[David W.]

My 07 Vantage had a new rad fitted recently when in at BR for some other work due to a “bulge”, not unusual Mike said. I didn’t see it but decided to have it replaced while it was there rather than it let me (or the engine!) down on a French autoroute sometime soon.
DW

[divetheworld]

I once had a Cosworth that blew a head gasket. The path allowed exhaust gas into the coolant system and pressurised the radiator until it expanded and inflated.
It got worse and ended up shoving some oil on the cambelt and two valves met pistons. A bit crappy and not what you want to hear.
I'm not suggesting this is the case here, and I cant tell from your pics what the cause is but I'd be intent on finding out.

[a98pmalcolm]

Thanks for the replies guys.
I don't think it would be be head gasket as there would be water in the oil and that looks fine.
If BR said its not unusual sounds like it could be a common thing. I guess the car is 10 years old and how often do people remove their slam panel cover to inspect their rad..

[mybrainhurts]

Someone on the coolant thread mentioned this happening on an Aston after bad advice regarding coolant type.

Edit...

Here you go, 4th post

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Edited by mybrainhurts on Sunday 17th December 00:15

[Big Ry]

Whatever the cause, I'd rather stump up for a new radiator than a new engine........

[a98pmalcolm]

Thanks for the reply fellas,

Oh yes a new rad is for sure, no doubt about that. I have messaged the trader I bought it from last month to see what they can do.

I think it has Red anti freeze in it as I noticed a rad hose was not all the way on where it does onto the engine so I loosed it a slid the hose up to the end. Obviously a small amount of coolant leaked so thats how I know its red..

What would the best anti freeze be for these cars, on my previous car (Toyota Supra) I went in the direction to buy from Toyota.

Also I have seen some talk of an alloy rad?

[tommyaml1998]

The best anti-freeze is Havoline XLC Coolant

[tommyaml1998]

It's a white 1 litre bottle

[F1NDW]

My Vanquish radiator did exactly the same about four or five years ago. I did a thread on the Newport Pagnell Vanquish section of the AMOC website with pictures and details.

Here it is, unfortunately the pictures have disappeared
https://forum.amoc.org/post/vanquish-radiator-8552...

Edited by F1NDW on Monday 18th December 22:06

[a98pmalcolm]

Thanks for the replies guys, I'm in the trade and found out one of our suppliers makes the alloy rads for Aston Martin, so they sorted me a super special price

I read that 3 gallons of coolant is required for the change, that's around 22 liters, that can't be right surely?

Pic of my new Rad

[tommyaml1998]

22 litres would be for DB11 as gearbox etc is water cooled not oil cooled. It would be approx 5 litres of coolant and around 1 litre of water approx

[a98pmalcolm]

Ok great thanks. The Havoline stuff is hard to get around my area..

Will this stuff be ok?

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluid...

[tommyaml1998]

It should be ok, let me double check for you and I will get back to you

[john ryan]

Colour is not a safe guide to antifreeze type, though in the UK red OAT is probably ok for Gaydon Aston. If in doubt drain the system, flush and refill . BTW all antifreeze will protect from freezing, but the different types have different anti- corrosion additives. Typically IAT (traditionally UK blue) ie pre year 2000. Latest types are based on propylene glycol, and have extended corrosion protection - at least one of these is yellow. Mixing types may result in sludge, which could block the radiator, so take care.

Edited by john ryan on Wednesday 20th December 09:31

[a98pmalcolm]

Thanks Fellas,

Mine is a 2007 DB9, its red/pink in there now I know that for sure.

[Shnozz]

My Vantage radiator warped and needed replacement this year. McGurks kept the one they took out and it was banana like. They told me it was a regular issues but I didn't have any need to enquire whether that extended to DB9's.

[Jamievwa]

Can you tell me where you got the rad from ? I need one for the same problem !

[a98pmalcolm]

Hi mate..

I might be able to get one for you as I work in the trade and one of my suppliers got me it.

Pop me an e-mail

[e-mail]

And I will get a price for you. Mine was spot on and what an improvement it is in quality.