peter richards Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 hi guys , fired the car up just now , this is typical bad luck ffs , need to use the car as the vans going in for a new clutch , and there is a pin hole in the top neck . whats my options please guys , pxxxxd off peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I had a problem with the neck on my old radiator leaking. I fixed it with Chemical Metal which lasted for a few years until I eventually replaced the radiator (The Chemical Metal was still working great when the radiator was changed). It may be worth a try to keep you going until you either have it repaired professionally, or buy a new radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 ok thanks steve , wasnt sure about that stuff , so maybe ill give it a go tomorrow halfords i take it steve any particular name to it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I'm sure it was actually called "Chemical Metal" and it's similar to car body filler, but harder. There are a few similar products and they come in two tubes, a resin and a hardner. You just mix equal quantities and make sure the material surface you're fixing is free from dirt/oil/grease. Lightly abrading the surface helps too. Halfords do sell the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 tried the chemical metal , it sort of seals it with the car ticking over , used the car today as the vans in for a clutch and it didnt work , was leaking again after normal driving . ive put some more on but cant see it working . so do i take it to a rad place and look to get it repaired or get one from someone breaking , my only concern with that option is the condition of the rad and no guarantees . advice please guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Personally if a rads over 10 years old unless its silly cheap i can't see the point in fitting one, some will obviously last longer just depends on price. Id rather fit new and be done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 thats what i was thinking , is it MR T ? or are there other places to get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Lots of blingy aluminium jobs on the market that are all supposedly better than the O/E rad which i doubt. Some are way better than others, some don't fit from what i read on here Not sure i'd risk one from ebay unless others have and its been okay, i'd buy from a trader personally if you go the custom route then i think you should be a lot safer if its not as it should be Also check what bar the rad cap comes with unless you can fit o/e to it I fitted O/E Edited February 28, 2013 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Sorry to hear the Chemical Metal didn't work. As I said previously, it kept my old radiator water tight for a few years. A new OE one is probably your best bet, but I fitted a new aluminium one off eBay which cost just over £100 delivered. It appears to be very well made, fitted easily and has been fine now for around three years. If at the time I hadn't been spending quite so much on the car, then I would have definitely bought an OE radiator from Toyota. As I said though, no problems with the eBay aluminium one, so no regrets from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 linky steve , if they are still around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Checking back when I bought it, it was almost four years ago. The eBay seller was asi_performance. It appears the same seller is listing on eBay as selling JZA80 radiators from Australia, although I'm sure mine came direct from China and I'm suspect they're still delivered from China. The manual version is here. The auto version is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 thanks steve , your a gent , one more question , wil i need anything else , i read somewhere about oil coolers , does mine have this atm , stock TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The radiator for cars with an auto gearbox has a transmission fluid cooler in the bottom and two connections for pipes. A manual gearbox radiator doesn't have this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 so all that is on this rad then steve, just a straight swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Auto or manual, it all done at the radiator and it's a fairly easy job. With an auto you will also have to check the transmission fluid and top up as required after the radiator is installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 thanks mate, appreciate your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Its the metal neck that has the pin hole yes ? Why not have it brazed, a quick spot on it will seal it permanently and unless you have other issues with the rad like deteroiration or blockages etc then this must be the quickest, cheapest and easiest remedy .....any half decent mechanic with oxy and acetaline should find this childsplay ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 there are a few rad places here and they all said the same thing , no work to be done on the car , i said its easily reached but nope . this is what one quoted me £100 to take it off £45 to repair it , (probably when its off and my cars stuck there it will be fooked) £20 new fluid personally i dont think they wanted the job, she didnt cover the phone very well and i could hear the conversation , the guy said charge him full whack , as evertthing will be rusted to fxxx yes the neck to the right of the cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 You are defo using the wrong garages dude . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 tell me about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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