Radiator Question

1. jimmbob29 Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 13

   #1 2nd June 2010, 08:45

   I have a 2002 plate mk2 saxo vtr & have a radiator leak. Was wondering if a radiator designed for a 2003 plate saxo would fit??
2. user_39430 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2009 Northern Monkey Posts: 17064 Work van che.

   #2 2nd June 2010, 09:26

   Yes it would.
   
   They are the same shape, model and size - just a year younger. Maybe make sure that the radiator is coming from another mk2 VTR though.
   
   
3. jimmbob29 Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 13

   #3 2nd June 2010, 10:02

   Would it make a differance if it's not from a mk2 vtr??
4. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #4 2nd June 2010, 11:12

   what sort of leak mate? Is it visibly leaking coolant due to corrosion or something? Could be something much more sinister in the engine, e.g. head gasket failure etc
5. jimmbob29 Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 13

   #5 2nd June 2010, 11:14

   It's a pea sized hole in the radiator mate, can see the thing pissing water all over. Just bought a new one for £30 which I don't thinks too bad so all i've got to do now is figure out how to fit it!!!
6. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #6 2nd June 2010, 11:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jimmbob29 It's a pea sized hole in the radiator mate, can see the thing pissing water all over. Just bought a new one for £30 which I don't thinks too bad so all i've got to do now is figure out how to fit it!!!

   £30 thats a nice deal mate, providing its off the same model etc. it should be a straight swap but pug/citroen did have some parts bin specials in the past. Really incoherent parts changes and stuff like that providing the hose positions are in the same places you'll be fine
7. jimmbob29 Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 13

   #7 2nd June 2010, 11:36

   Everything looks the same so i'm hoping for a fast, hassle free change over. The radiator dimensions are all the same so fingers crossed.
8. user_39430 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2009 Northern Monkey Posts: 17064 Work van che.

   #8 2nd June 2010, 11:43

   Good luck!
9. jimmbob29 Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 13

   #9 2nd June 2010, 11:44

   Cheers mate.