Nissens Radiator, suggestions/opinions wanted !!

1. user_27198 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 Exeter - Devon Posts: 3179 Nitrous'd Saxo VTS '52 Plate (S33 VTS)

   #1 6th January 2010, 21:13

   My vts Rad is weeping puss-y looking crap from the end where the filler cap is, im thinking I need a new one for this reason and that I seem to be losing a bit of water this winter and also there seems to be no antofreeze left in my rad...? strange...
   
   Ive been on 106parts.com and seen the part number 63745A which seems to be an uprated version of the OEM which seems sensible to go for?
   
   This one http://www.106parts.com/s2/page1.php...4=42&part=2427
   
   
   
   Anyone got one that can vouch for the benefits as Nissens claims?
   
   Anywhere cheaper to get one?
   
   Where do you get she shiney Nissens rad caps from?
   
   And was thinking on doing the heater matrix radiator too? suggestions?
   
   This one http://www.106parts.com/s2/page1.php...4=42&part=2449
   
   
   
   All seem like a good plan and can anyone answer and of the questions in Red?
   
   
   Cheers in advance guys and gals
2. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #2 6th January 2010, 21:15

   Nissens are the best, unless you want to spend £200+ on a custom alloy rad.
   
   Their claims are true, products are great.
   I wouldnt bother with heater matrix tbh.
   Its a dash off job and not really much different
3. Jackman Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2006 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 11234 iTB 205 Rallye, 205 STDT.

   #3 6th January 2010, 21:15

   I think they could be found cheaper on Ebay!
   
   But 106parts ain't to bad!
4. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #4 6th January 2010, 21:24

   hi mate, ebay you can sometimes find some nissens bargains.
   ive got one on my 306 and it most certainly lived up to the claims
5. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #5 6th January 2010, 21:38

   pussy looking stuff? no water? headgasket gone? could just be the water and antifreeze thats corroded something leaking but that sounds to me like you may have bigger probs
6. user_27198 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 Exeter - Devon Posts: 3179 Nitrous'd Saxo VTS '52 Plate (S33 VTS)

   #6 6th January 2010, 21:39

   sweet cheers sounds like it does whats on the tin!
   
   Anyone know about the shiney rad cap's for nissens?
   
   Just trying to research antifreeze too as some claim 150,000 miles before needing changing and also say that if used with distilled water will never allow any rust or crappy build up in the engine block sometimes leading to water pump failures???
   
   Anyone got any suggestions on 'GOOD' antifreeze products?
   
   If im gonna do it then im gonna do it properly!
   The thought behind the heater matrix was just that it will make the heaters work better, I like it nice and toasty
7. user_27198 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 Exeter - Devon Posts: 3179 Nitrous'd Saxo VTS '52 Plate (S33 VTS)

   #7 6th January 2010, 21:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by blackie_2k5 pussy looking stuff? no water? headgasket gone? could just be the water and antifreeze thats corroded something leaking but that sounds to me like you may have bigger probs

   ah crap dont say that Blackie..
   
   Puss, like someone squeezed a big spot and it dried all along the rad joints... im sure its just the antifreeze tbh as there doesnt seem to be alot in the rad by the looks (will check again in a min)
   There was water just levels had dropped a little (first time since I bought it)
   head gasket seems fine tbh
8. readie Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 leeds Posts: 2430 05' Clio 182

   #8 6th January 2010, 23:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Lippy ah crap dont say that Blackie.. Puss, like someone squeezed a big spot and it dried all along the rad joints... im sure its just the antifreeze tbh as there doesnt seem to be alot in the rad by the looks (will check again in a min) There was water just levels had dropped a little (first time since I bought it) head gasket seems fine tbh

   anti freeze does turn to crystals when it is escaping so that should be ok just keep your eye on it
   
   and a little question which one on tht site would fit the vtr any help anyone?
   
   
   thanks
9. user_27198 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 Exeter - Devon Posts: 3179 Nitrous'd Saxo VTS '52 Plate (S33 VTS)

   #9 7th January 2010, 00:28

   I think its this one linked below but best idea is to call 106parts.com to double check!
   Someone on here will prob correct me if im wrong but iirc the raylee has the same size rad as the vtr's
   
   Cheers Readie for the info!!! im gonna replace the rad with a nissens one! Im one of those people if I know its not quite right then I replace it
   Generally my car doesnt want for anything (spoilt!)
10. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #10 7th January 2010, 00:32

    ive got a nissens rad i can be driving 'enthusiastically' all day long and the temp never goes over half way i didn't even realise i had one until one day working on my car i saw it had a nissens sticker on the rad cap lol i was well happy