What on earth is this in my rad'

Daniel · Sep 14, 2011

Bottom pipe on my radiator, it's like wet sand.......

this is a s/h rad I bought, good job I didn't connect it and run my brand spanking new engine..........

MikeV8SE · Sep 14, 2011

Someone has taken a dump in your rad, dude.

Cabbie · Sep 14, 2011

It's rust and deposits from whatever engine it was connected to before you bought it. Should all disappear with a good back flushing with a hosepipe.

clarkie · Sep 14, 2011

a new rad is only about 85 quid you tight git your new engine deserves it,

dougdotcom · Sep 14, 2011

sure its not Kseal, same colour.

metropolis2 · Sep 14, 2011

Hi mate ive had a new engine and i noticed some s??t the same as yours, it does look like some sort of additive ,kseal,etc, best bet get a new radiator so you know its right.

Fur Trapper · Sep 14, 2011

take to radiator shop and have them clean and pressure test for you

wil2813 · Sep 14, 2011

why are you messing about with a second hand rad on a new engine ????? fatal dont even consider it you can end up with serious problems throw it in the bin and buy a brand new one,im just trying to help you,if you cut corners now you will regret it

roddy4 · Sep 14, 2011

Daniel said:
Bottom pipe on my radiator, it's like wet sand.......

this is a s/h rad I bought, good job I didn't connect it and run my brand spanking new engine..........

which is why you should of bought a new one!
you run the risk of knackering your engine,and costing more money,peace of mind go for new.

roddy4 · Sep 14, 2011

Cabbie said:
It's rust and deposits from whatever engine it was connected to before you bought it. Should all disappear with a good back flushing with a hosepipe.[/QUOTE
get your money back go for new

Irishrover · Sep 14, 2011

With the hundreds of "Overheating" posts on here and a large percentage related to the Radiator, I fully agree with the majority who say "Fit a new one".
At least you will know that everything, cooling wise, is good.
Check your hoses whilst you are at and throw those stupid "Spring" type hose clips in the bin and fit good old Jubilee type, stainless clips instead.

Daniel · Sep 15, 2011

all good....new rad delivered, fitted....job jobbed.

these heater matrix 'O' rings however......such a fun job....NOT!!

roddy4 · Sep 15, 2011

Daniel said:
all good....new rad delivered, fitted....job jobbed.

these heater matrix 'O' rings however......such a fun job....NOT!!

good man peace of mind and hopefully trouble free motoring for a while.

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