Do I need a new Radiator?

1. Stick3rzVTR Newbie Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1 2001 Citroen Saxo VTR, 2003 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #1 14th March 2016, 21:04

   Do I need a new radiator or could it be where I was bleeding the coolant? I'm not too knowledgeable about cars internally, So I apologize for the noob question, It's only smoking/steaming from the left side, Thanks in advance!
   
2. bender L-plater Joined: Sep 2015 Weston Super Mare Posts: 49 1998 MK1 Saxo 1.6 VTR 1995 Golf GTI 2.0

   #2 20th March 2016, 10:04

   If you've just bled the coolant system I'd estimate it should stop steaming after a few minutes, once all the excess coolant has burned off. If it doesn't check youve resealed the bleed screw correctly. Check for visual leaks under the car as well.
   
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3. Phaeton Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2015 Sunny Worksop Posts: 441 1989 MK1 MR2 with V6 3.0L Camry engine

   #3 20th March 2016, 10:26

   Bit difficult to see but it doesn't look good
4. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #4 20th March 2016, 14:02

   Probably just the coolant you spilled burning off,it's fine,just make sure no bubbles remains,if you hear water sound from the inside you still have bubbles in the system.
5. bender L-plater Joined: Sep 2015 Weston Super Mare Posts: 49 1998 MK1 Saxo 1.6 VTR 1995 Golf GTI 2.0

   #5 20th March 2016, 18:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VeiRoN Probably just the coolant you spilled burning off,it's fine,just make sure no bubbles remains,if you hear water sound from the inside you still have bubbles in the system.

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6. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #6 21st March 2016, 12:41

   pour some water over it, leave to dry. Easy to spot a leak if there's one, put a newspaper under the radiator overnight.
7. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

   #7 21st March 2016, 14:43

   looks asif there is a leak or excess water being burned off....
   
   try running it for a while during the day and repeat the video..
   
   If you hear water behind the dash during start up then you have air in the system, I have a guide on here on how to bleed it correctly...
   
   Saxos are a pain in the ass to bleed, I have done hundreds and sometimes you get the odd one with a slight airlock which takes a while to work out.
   
   Check the front of the radiator for stone damage or any visible rusty fins