think my radiators dead :(

[Danith]

right. car using loads of water. steam comes from air filter side after heated up. water drips when car turned off from near the bottom plug on passenger side. temp needle fine but using LOADS of water. scared? yes.
oh and its an X reg ph1 172.
any ideas? how much for new rad? wats worst scenario?
cheers:dead:

 

[edde]

You need to find out whats wrong it might just be the pipe works cracked which isn't to expensive a new raditaros quite expensive a second hand one is a better idea for the money.

 

[Danith]

yeah im hopin its a cracked pipe but knowin me it wont be
thing is with these bloody cars is u gotta take half the car apart to get to it! grim as jim.
cheers tho. any more suggestions to put my mind at rest?!

 

[Josh@Renparts]

if its not the pipework then as said at worst its the rad i would have thought, which isn't redicilously expensive, plenty of used/blueprint ones out there.
When its head gasket you will find loads of waterin your oil, if there is no mayo like substance on your oil cap stop sweating mate.

 

[Danith]

nah it defo not the head gasket i had that go b4 on my 205 gti. looks like its radiator. not too bad i spose as long as isnt a pain to fit (not holdin my breath with this car)

 

[Fred@BTM]

get the cooling system pressure tested, that'll tell you

 

[Danith]

well wateva the rac man put in my expansion tank seems to have worked! was like some sort of oxo cude type stuff he reckoned was good. must have sealed over weekend. but will it last long?

 

[hkka]

Check where it leak first!!!

I had removed the radiator DIY and had it repaired by professional before. Cost me 5.00GBP.

Clio's cooling fan location is not very good. Its rectangle plastic frame does touching the radiator. After long time of driving, hole appear. I then add 2 washers on the screws area to make the fan edge not touching the radiator.

See attached pics I took, it might help. Let me know if you don't understand.

 

[Danith]

cheers! i not took my radiator out but by looks of it in car it does come from that area! cheers i think u solved the mystery!

 

[hkka]

Yes, make sure you test the radiator before fitting it back on after professional repair.
Also, radiator surface is easily fragile. Be careful when you remove it.
Also, it is a good time to flush the radiator and the cooling system.

TRY NOT TO USE THE RADIATOR REPAIR POWDER STUFFS, those are not for long term.