How can i check my Rad.

[80sprint]

Before the engine went back in i had the radiator out and put a hose in each way until i got clear water out and then topped up with the correct antifreeze mix. If the radiator is full of crud that will not come out with a hose i think in the long run i would rather a re-core. If i took it out and took it to a rad suppliers would they just leak test it or can they check flow.<br>
Mike<br>
80 Sprint

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[davepoth]

To be honest, with the recore costing as much as it does, I'd be inclined to try some cheaper options first. Prehaps you can borrow a known good item from someone.<br>
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Come to think of it the radiator that kept my car cool is sat in my lockup awaiting my car to put it back in. You're not in the bath/bristol area are you?

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[80sprint]

Dave , thanks for the offer but i am in the Heathrow area.<br>
I am as cautious as you as i do not want to spend out a fortune on the radiator only to find out it is something else.<br>
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The water pump was not actually new , it was recon. Could something have been put back together incorrectly?<br>
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If the head/gasket is at fault are there any other clues except oil in the header tank?<br>
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Thanks<br>
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Mike<br>
80 Sprint

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[alun n]

Impellar spinning on its shaft, catches every now and again to circulate but isn't tight enough to circulate quickly enough?<br>
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Does it overheat whilst it is standing still or when the car is under load?

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[Jon Tilson]

causing over heating wil show up as small bubbles appearing in the header tank, increasing in rate with revs. Ive cured this on 2 cars by retorquing the head bolts.<br>
Feltham Rads round the back of Moss will check your radiator flow for you.<br>
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Jonners

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[slant04]

recore should be around £100. Sounds like a blocked rad if its bubbling, or head gasket!

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[80sprint]

Thanks for the advice guys. I will try it again over the next day or two and see what happens when i run it on the drive for some a reasonable length of time.<br>
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Mike<br>
80 Sprint

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