alexbennett
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Post by alexbennett on Aug 30, 2007 18:12:35 GMT
hello all please help ive just noticed my radiator is leaking and due for a change.. is there a good aftermarket product or should i stick to o.e. and what else can be done while coolant is changed???
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Post by steve on Aug 30, 2007 18:20:30 GMT
I had my cooling system refurbished nearly 12 months ago and upgrded my rad to an ali TF, stainless steel underbody pipes, water pump and fitted a low water level sensor kit and changed to the later OAT coolant with no probs to report. After whatever work you have done it's vital that you make sure that the system is bled correctly.
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alexbennett
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Post by alexbennett on Aug 30, 2007 18:25:06 GMT
thanks steve for the advice much apreciated. thinkin about puttin the ali rad on .. not to be cheeky how much did it cost?? and where did you find the ali rad.
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Post by simon on Aug 30, 2007 19:11:20 GMT
I put s/steel underfloor pipes and an aluminium rad on mine both from mike satur....total cost of parts was under £200 i think
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Post by steve on Aug 30, 2007 19:49:07 GMT
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Post by Geoff F on Aug 30, 2007 21:27:27 GMT
Do not forget the rubber pipes in between. They are minimal cost compared with the big bits but are just as important. Rubber deteriorates with age and may break up when disturbed. Replace any rubber if disturbed after 5 years and replace all at 10 years. Geoff F.
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alexbennett
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Post by alexbennett on Sept 1, 2007 17:11:34 GMT
thanks again lads contacted mike and will order monday... will give u an update in due course.
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Post by rob5059 on Sept 2, 2007 17:23:35 GMT
Hi Alex are you getting Mike to fit the bits. Again not being cheeky but would appreciate knowing how much the whole job costs.
Cheers Rob
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alexbennett
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Post by alexbennett on Sept 2, 2007 19:09:14 GMT
no worries rob will let u know..
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Post by helsbymgtf on Sept 2, 2007 22:21:10 GMT
one last thing you might like to look at a coolant made by castrol called 4 life it lasts 10 yrs and has no water so no oxygen so no rust or scaling
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alexbennett
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Post by alexbennett on Sept 7, 2007 7:59:39 GMT
righto had a look at me pipes they seem ok .. so due to cash shortage ive ordered a b&g water level kit and a mike satur ali rad. iam not going to fit the light on the sensor just the buzzer will this suffice??? its all being done on tues...
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alexbennett
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Post by alexbennett on Sept 7, 2007 8:02:06 GMT
p.s is that 4 life stuff safe, has any1 used it in their f /tf?
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Post by steve on Sept 7, 2007 8:50:46 GMT
IIRC John (Helsby) has it in his TF - the buzzer will be fine without the light as it's quite loud. I'm not sure how the kit comes now but I changed the huge light that came with the kit for an LED and fitted it into the console (which could be done later if you change your mind).
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Post by andrew on Sept 7, 2007 11:06:57 GMT
Alex, The buzzer is loud enough even with crash helmut on and at racing speeds.
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alexbennett
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Post by alexbennett on Sept 13, 2007 15:54:59 GMT
ok then .. had me car back today and had the level sensor fitted and an ali rad ,plus a mot (which it failed on the fog light) total price £205.00 cracking job well done brian dunn autos rowley regis.
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