[Ajtduck]

Hi all
Rather new to the forum got my corsa d 1.6 sri about a month ago and have come across a pretty scary problem , a water leak from the radiator area unsure of where abouts will have to investigate further. The radiator was changed about 3 years ago by vauxhall as the car had a faulty a/c (I've been told common in this model) as a result the mechanics punctured the radiator and it was replaced, unsure the lose of water is a consequence of poor insulation but don't think this has been happening for 3 years any thoughts.
Thanks guys and girls

Alex

 

[Ollie930]

A faulty A/C? You mean Air Conditioning? So did it have Radiator replaced or a A/C Condensor? Its more than likely it'll need a new radiator, mine did!

 

[Ajtduck]

Well air conditioning was faulty and was replaced by vauxhall but they damaged the radiator in the process so they replaced that too :/ thought maybe a loose pipe or nackered radiator but its only 3 years old :/
Thanks

 

[belewski1984]

Take it to your local garage (none vx as will be cheaper) then they can do a pressure test to see where theirs a leak my rad had a crack that only leaked under really high pressure ended up costing £200 for new 1.

 

[Ajtduck]

Sounds like mine, only leaks when hot/under pressure cheers confirmed my suspicions
Thanks

 

[Ajtduck]

Just out of interest did you fit it yourself?

 

[belewski1984]

No was goimg to found the rad brand new on ebay for £60 but when started to look in to how kuch work there was didnt have them time as if youve not done anythink like it before it a whole days wrk and idealy 2 person job

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[Ajtduck]

Ah okay

 

[belewski1984]

If u do look for the rad urself be carful cus some have differnt outlets even tho if may say for your car on the description just double check mate

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[Ajtduck]

Ah okay cheers any chance you could link me the radiator you got? Got a mechanic friend who could help me fit one, tried some radweild and that hasn't worked

 

[belewski1984]

Will do mate

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[belewski1984]

Have u got a 1.6 t ???

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[Ajtduck]

Yea, 59 registered 2010 1.6 t a/c with a remap if that makes any difference. Would that be why the radiator is dead? Because its had a vxr 192 remap. (That may be a really stupid question haha)