leak in the radiator

[zapper]

The VS has a leak in the radiator drivers side near top,close to RH headlight.
Are these easily fixed or are their problems in plastic surrounding the core..
Have no idea please advise..

 

[faroogoo]

You can get plastic end tanks replaced at any reputable radiator shop,had one done a while back think it cost around $80 (VS 2 V8 alloy)from memory,shouldnt be too much variation in price for a V6 unit.

 

[hako]

If its starting to leak it will (probably) fail when least expected with dramatic results as this is a common weak point. New radiators can be had for just over $100 on Ebay brand new. You can opt for repair if you can find a radiator repair place but with new ones so cheap one wonders.

 

[VT-565]

If your core is good, get the end tank replaced.
Radiator shop will (should!) clean the tubes out as they remove both end tanks. You only get a couple of goes with the alloy radiators before you have to replace them.

 

[zapper]

Thanks buys i'll see what the radiator place says..

 

[vs_wagon]

Same thing happened to mine last year, I was told to replace the whole radiator. If there's a leak in the RHS then there's a good chance the LHS might not be far behind it. If you do, ring around as prices vary greatly for radiators...

 

[vs_wagon]

Last year I got 5 quotes, ranging from $150 (Pooraka Radiators, Adelaide) - $241 (Repco). All brand new with plastic side tanks.

 

[JJ's VR]

Last year I got 5 quotes, ranging from $150 (Pooraka Radiators, Adelaide) - $241 (Repco). All brand new with plastic side tanks.

Yeah, but you do know what Repco stands for dont ya?
Rip
Every
Poor
C..t
Off
LoL :yeah:

 

[faroogoo]

Picked one up a few weeks ago for my bros VT Calais v6 $220 brand new in the box with no exchange or anything,from NATRAD.

Allways get good deals from the guys down there.