Aaron Harris Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hi all, Has anyone had any issues with the radiator leaking? it was picked up today when it was in for MOT! Thanks Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I have seen peeps saying they get a hole in the back of it somehow. Ford charge well over a grand to renew them with labour you would be best going aftermarket with local garage fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke4efc Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Just don't be tempted to try radseal or any other bodged repair methods involving inserting junk into the expansion tank. It may well block the leak, but will also block the tiny passageways in the engine needed for cooling. If you're struggling to get hold of a radiator then there's some good aluminium performance ones for these engines (not that it will make any difference to cooling/performance on the road). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Harris Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 20 hours ago, F0CUE said: I have seen peeps saying they get a hole in the back of it somehow. Ford charge well over a grand to renew them with labour you would be best going aftermarket with local garage fitting. Ford want £600 to do it. Finding out if it’s covered on warranty first before I do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Harris Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 17 hours ago, Luke4efc said: Just don't be tempted to try radseal or any other bodged repair methods involving inserting junk into the expansion tank. It may well block the leak, but will also block the tiny passageways in the engine needed for cooling. If you're struggling to get hold of a radiator then there's some good aluminium performance ones for these engines (not that it will make any difference to cooling/performance on the road). No I won’t be bodging it. I will probably end up replacing it my self. It’s hard to tell where it’s coming from with out a pressure test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 36 minutes ago, Aaron Harris said: Ford want £600 to do it. Finding out if it’s covered on warranty first before I do anything. Less than some have been quoted good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Harris Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, F0CUE said: Less than some have been quoted good luck. Still won’t me getting them to do it at that price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 36 minutes ago, Aaron Harris said: Still won’t me getting them to do it at that price! Neither would I. It can't be that hard to do TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Harris Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Ford have replaced the radiator under my extended warranty which is a result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 19 minutes ago, Aaron Harris said: Ford have replaced the radiator under my extended warranty which is a result. Ah nice back to normality 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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