radiator coolant

  1. Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Woking / Plymouth Posts: 1031 saxo 1.1 posi blue, saxo 1.4 furio black
    #1
    basically i thought i would check mine today, and was not a good result i found that the coolant was brown and gunky? will this have affected my rad at all? as im thinking of updating and putting a nissens one in anyway
  2. Forum Section Moderator Joined: Apr 2009 Orpington Posts: 1406 My son drives a Poseidon Blue Saxo Mk2 1.6i VTR.
    #2
    Hi, it may be cause by the radiator due to internal corrosion. The radiator will need a good flush with a hose.
  3. Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR
    #3
    brown gunk don't sound great, possibly be head gasket mate. any loss of coolant/oil mayo under oil filler cap?
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Manchester Posts: 570 Mercury Grey VT?
    #4
    that sounds like the headgasket tbh. would get it checked out mate.
  5. Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Woking / Plymouth Posts: 1031 saxo 1.1 posi blue, saxo 1.4 furio black
    #5
    nope no lose of coolant/oil mayo under the oil filler cap, so hopefully just very rusty radiator however i will check the oil level tommorow now just to be sure ... otherwsie where is the best place to buy a nissens rad? as i would need fast postage aswell
  6. Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR
    #6
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    Originally Posted by wardesaxoboy View Post
    nope no lose of coolant/oil mayo under the oil filler cap, so hopefully just very rusty radiator however i will check the oil level tommorow now just to be sure ... otherwsie where is the best place to buy a nissens rad? as i would need fast postage aswell
    e-bay! Should get you posted within the week. There are a few nissens dealers around but usually only sell to traders and wholesalers.