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Hi There, anyone have experience of replacing a Stilo's (1.6, manual, 52 plate) radiator? A colleague's just been quoted £315 by the MD and is a bit dubious. Apparently there's a small leak "somewhere" - do I recall that sealants from accesory shops are not recommended?
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first you need a pressure test to find out what your leak is? it might be just a loose hose clip, yes you can put rad weld in your expansion tank but a radiator from another motor factor like andrew page up here in yorkshire would be a lot cheaper.
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The car has just been serviced at the MD, Chris knew he was losing coolant so asked them to check it. Their reply after the service was "it needs a new rad and that'll be 315 fitted please" So the question is " is 315 too steep as the local motor factor will charge 96-15 for a rad which adds up to over £200 labour charge" ( I know the argument for oem parts)
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Go to a radiator specialist. They will bubble test it and probably be able to repair it for a lot less than £315!
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