Daniel

New Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #1

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

New Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #2

Someone has taken a dump in your rad, dude.

 

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Cabbie

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #3

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.

 

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clarkie

Active Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #4

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

 

dougdotcom

Active Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #5

sure its not Kseal, same colour.

 

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metropolis2

Active Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #6

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

Banned

• Sep 14, 2011

• #7

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

 

wil2813

Well-Known Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #8

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

 

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roddy4

New Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #9

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..........

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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.

 

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roddy4

New Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #10

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

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Irishrover

Well-Known Member

• Sep 14, 2011

• #11

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

New Member

• Sep 15, 2011

• #12

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

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

 

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roddy4

New Member

• Sep 15, 2011

• #13

Daniel said:

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

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

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