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Radweld or not..?

  • 28-04-2017 11:09pm
    #1
    washman3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,646 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,
    Got a Mark 1 Ford Focus Ghia X with a water radiator leak.
    Has been leaking slightly for some time, so I keep topping up.
    Finally getting around to repairing it. However, the rad and a/c condenser are combined and cannot be split as in most models. This would mean getting the a/c drained,replacing the water radiator and then getting the a/c recharged.
    Would it be worth trying Radweld at its alternative, something like Novastop or K-Seal.
    My main concern here would be if it blocked up the heater matrix, as I would always be able to keep a close eye on the coolant level and if its dropping I would 'bite the bullet' and replace the rad.
    Second-hand rad is about €40, but these type are difficult to source.
    Coolant €20
    Drain and recharge A/C around €120

    Any advice appreciated. Thanks.


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  • #2
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,748 ✭✭✭corks finest


    washman3 wrote: »
    Hi folks,
    Got a Mark 1 Ford Focus Ghia X with a water radiator leak.
    Has been leaking slightly for some time, so I keep topping up.
    Finally getting around to repairing it. However, the rad and a/c condenser are combined and cannot be split as in most models. This would mean getting the a/c drained,replacing the water radiator and then getting the a/c recharged.
    Would it be worth trying Radweld at its alternative, something like Novastop or K-Seal.
    My main concern here would be if it blocked up the heater matrix, as I would always be able to keep a close eye on the coolant level and if its dropping I would 'bite the bullet' and replace the rad.
    Second-hand rad is about €40, but these type are difficult to source.
    Coolant €20
    Drain and recharge A/C around €120

    Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
    Personally,I'd replace rad,top up AC yourself,halfords,if keeping the car for a while


  • #3
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    From exoerience radweld doesn't work long term, it'll seal it for a week or two but ultimately the leak reappears. Just get it replaced, it'll save a lot of bother in the long run.


  • #4
    washman3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,646 ✭✭✭washman3


    corks finest wrote: »
    Personally,I'd replace rad,top up AC yourself,halfords,if keeping the car for a while

    Thanks for reply.
    Actually, I was only considering using a sealant as I intend keeping the car and I could always keep an eye on the coolant level. Wouldn't sell it with a dodgy rad, but i'll take your advice and replace it. Easy enough job but do I need a 'professional' to drain the A/C gas.?


  • #5
    washman3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,646 ✭✭✭washman3


    Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »
    From exoerience radweld doesn't work long term, it'll seal it for a week or two but ultimately the leak reappears. Just get it replaced, it'll save a lot of bother in the long run.

    Thanks for reply.!!


  • #6
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,079 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    Worth your while trying Novastop, imo.

    Not your ornery onager



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  • #7
    washman3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,646 ✭✭✭washman3


    Esel wrote: »
    Worth your while trying Novastop, imo.

    Thanks for reply.!!
    Heard its far superior to radweld as it claims it doesn't block up the heater matrix.


  • #8
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,748 ✭✭✭corks finest


    washman3 wrote: »
    corks finest wrote: »
    Personally,I'd replace rad,top up AC yourself,halfords,if keeping the car for a while

    Thanks for reply.
    Actually, I was only considering using a sealant as I intend keeping the car and I could always keep an eye on the coolant level. Wouldn't sell it with a dodgy rad, but i'll take your advice and replace it. Easy enough job but do I need a 'professional' to drain the A/C gas.?
    Doubt that,if it's empty,all on you tube


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