Radiator Woes

[S4CJO]

Having recently purchased a new RadTech radiator I took the plunge and set about changing it. The car is a 98 450 and always get a good going over, regular service etc. Looking from the front the rad seemed OK'ish though getting tired.

From the back it its hard to see through the fan cowling but the top parts seemed fine, or so I thought.

On taking out the rad it was obvious there was more of an issue than could be seen. At first some of the fins at the front fell on the garage floor, obvious sign all not well. Then removed one fan and cowl, oh its getting worse and then the last fan and cowl

So for all out there getting ready for some summer motoring, take time and check yours may be the same............








But now the RadTech saviour..........

[TVR Beaver]

are you using ali friendly anti-freeze there??... Looks bad... also ... what %?

[Harrytsg]

Looks very similar to mine when I had it re-cored recently, at 13-14 years old (mines 97) its probably about time to expect such things.

For info. I put a mesh between the rad and body aperture to prevent stones from damaging it.

[S4CJO]

How much did they charge fo a recore?

Yup definitely needs to be alloy friendly anti freeze.

[anonymous-user]

Mine was like that aswell except most of the fins in the middle had gone. Probably a good 50% of mine had gone. Never overheated though. You couldn't see it though as it was behind the condensor for the a/c.

[Harrytsg]

£185 + 20%vat Harts radiators in Hertford.