New Radiator

[ratazzi]

I have just taken my 4.0 Chimaera for a service and they have informed me that my radiator is leaking. Can anyone suggest a good supplier where I can purchase a radiator from?

Any help would be appreciated!

[that daddy]

You can have your one rebuilt,most rad suppliers are able to re/core your one you have,or offer exchange possibly.

[RichardD]

that daddy said:

You can have your one rebuilt,most rad suppliers are able to re/core your one you have,or offer exchange possibly.

I got a local quote for £130 ish for a recore (making it more dense, hence better cooling too )

People have had a TVR Aluminium rad which comes out at more like £250, not sure if this is the one the modern cars use?

Higher up again is Radtec (£400 though), available from Act amongst others.

[v8_steve]

Mine had a small leak, I used radweld; doesn't leak anymore.

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=24278&m=246762&v=e

[chim666]

I see from your profile you're in the South West.
I took my radiator to Arrow Radiators in Melksham www.arrowrad.co.uk/
They are well-familiar with TVR Rads, they also offer to add extra cores if you wish, and do a good job at a fair price.

Edited by chim666 on Thursday 7th September 15:46

[ratazzi]

Thanks for all your help and suggestions.

I am heading home this w/e so will have a look at the crack/split and then decide how to proceed. Since owning it (just over a year) I have never had to top the coolant level up so I think it may just be a VERY slow leak.

Will update you when I know more.

[biggiles]

Mark, I was warned of a leak in the radiator some time ago.

I've had the RadWeld standing by for some time now, but as you say, I haven't had to top up the coolant at all.

I know RadWeld can do nasty things to a radiator, but I'd get a bottle of it (I think it was 3 quid from Wilkinson) and just watch the levels. So long as the temperature stays normal, it shouldn't have a negative impact.