ryn004

Well tonight I took off my Radiator to check my coolant leak and I have found a crack on the top part of the radiator which is about 6cm long. I know the best thing will be to replace it, but has anyone fixed theirs and has good results? If so what do I use?

The Crack:


The Radiator (worth saving?):


Also is this tube supposed to be disconnected (underneat intercooler, passenger side):

rexabusa

buy a new rad , only £100 off ebay. i am sure most need a new rad after 50k

rexabusa

pipe could be a drain from scuttle or something, trace it back and see

ryn004

Pipe leads to interior. Ahh I hate expenses I was saving up for a STI engine, guess I'll get one locally for about £150

thedeester1

rads are very thin metal. At least the crack is on a flat suface. If you know someone thats great at gas welding go for it. I wouldnt even attempt on that thin steel though id just end up making bigger holes. I guess it could even be braised but thats a dieing art thesdays. Everything is so "throwaway".
If you really want to save some cash visit fabrication shops. Most will quote you for free and it may end up costing you a tenner to get it sealed. Wont look too pretty though!!!
saying that and with another look at your pic there is a good chance the crack goes around the corner where it cant be fixed...Im not realy sure where im looking for the crack...Is it on the right running 1/3 of the way up the frame top to bottom in the pic? Or is that it running diagonal in the picture.

wrx_ra

would be lucky to weld it, mine had plastic ends, new one was best in the long run

jaytc2003

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try northern rads, think they are about £86 + vat and delivery. http://www.radiatorsonline.co.uk

ITs not usually worth trying to repair the rads as they will eventually go again. I did use araldite on mine when it went, but this was only a temp fix for a few days until I sourced a replacement