Radiator Seam Leaking

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Aug 4, 2021 | 08:27 AM

EsRay

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Radiator Seam Leaking

Dear Forum,
Please find below a pic of the passenger side (LHD) of my radiator, which is seeping from the seam:

Radiator Seam leaking

Can this seam be repaired or should I replace the radiator, please?

Aug 4, 2021 | 10:34 AM

Wingrider

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Awfully hot in your area of the world, pushing your cooling system to the max.
Would replace any suspect parts a s a p .myself, plastic instead of metal on the radiator

Aug 4, 2021 | 10:43 AM

abonano

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Replace

Aug 4, 2021 | 12:21 PM

xalty

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here you you can buy a chinese all aluminum radiator for less than 300 bucks all in.

shipping to dubai might be a problem though

Aug 4, 2021 | 06:01 PM

meirion1

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Replace I'm afraid.
The plastic parts can get brittle.

Aug 5, 2021 | 01:44 AM

EsRay

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Originally Posted by xalty

here you you can buy a chinese all aluminum radiator for less than 300 bucks all in.
shipping to dubai might be a problem though

Hello xalty, buying OEM is always a problem here, plus the cost of shipping. Buying cheap Chinese crap is very easy! You can get virtually anything from Sharjah (the Emirate next door to Dubai) providing you accept the lottery of quality?

I have a new aftermarket radiator being delivered on Saturday morning costing AED600 plus AED25 for delivery. That is around $165...