Radiator leak?
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Bolt666

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70 posts

198 months

Sunday 10th July 2011
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I was having over heating issues and bled my radiator and all was good! But have just checked my coolant reservoir a week later and it is empty! I had taken it for a long drive after the bleed so must have used all the water then?

I have topped up this morning and started looking for a leak. I have found the front left of the radiator (driver side) appears to be having a few drips from it but cant work out where from due to a terrible view!

Is radweld a safe product on this car? The radiator was a new two years ago........ Any advice would be great! Thanks in advance.

Mr.Chips

1,200 posts

237 months

Sunday 10th July 2011
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I recently had a similar issue on the RHS of the radiator. Was concerned that it may have been the end of the radiator, which is apparently a common fault, especially with the original spec rads. Fortunately, it turned out to be a hose connection, maybe it is worth checking for any coolant deposits around the hose connections. HTH.