supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Just opened bonnet to investigate splashes on the engine and noticed coolant seeping slowing from the radiator under the rad cap on the ceramic looking bit. So popped off to the garage for a bottle of radweld as i need to use the car for work in the morning. Has anyone else used it on their car before? Also anyone got or know of anywhere i can get a new radiator for an auto TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I have a feeling its plastic around where the rad cap is so chances are rad weld will do nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 thats where mine went, I used arildite - held it for 2 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbeast Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I've used Radweld before on smaller less powerful cars and its been brilliant. I wouldnt really want to use it in the Supra though but will probably be ok for a very short term fix. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 there is a Myth proven by the myth busters that a egg wil do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 araldite? as in the glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 araldite? as in the glue? yup - bit of a bodge, but did the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 hmmm i have some in the shed hehe il try the radweld when its cooled down if no luck il get out the glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 an old Chris Wilson quote "DO NOT use radweld or Barrs Leaks, they block steam holes in head gaskets, gum up heater control valves, blah blah. nasty stuff, OK for an old Sierra soon to be scrapped, bad news for a complex engine, Barrs Leaks even carried warnings about NOT to use it on Rover / Honda V6 as they suffered coolant flow failure when it was used." ie you may solve one problem but create others far harder to sort..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 how about i only use a little? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Don't use rad weld. Fix the job properly. From your description it's either going to be a new rad cap or a new radiator. Stock radiators, which I would recommend, are available from Toyota. You may be able to get a second hand one from one of the breakers on here, but it may be only marginally better than the one you've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 how about i only use a little? A little goes a long way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 how much is a stock radiator form mr T fitted? i await a heart attack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyW Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Go for one of these: http://www.carcooling.co.uk/catalog/Toyota_Supra_86_99-1217-1.html I've been running one on mine for a year, excellent raditor for the money and mine was delivered next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 its official you are a legend johnny, thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyW Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 its official you are a legend johnny, thanks very much no worries just make sure you order the one with the thickest core size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 ok mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 just gone for the temporary measure of araldite, hope it holds out for the time being lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 THANK GOD someone said not to use radweld!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 aii its sat on my window sill, gonna keep it in the missus car incase her she needs it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 try local motor factors for a rad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 the linky johnny posted was a satisfactory price, just gonna have to penny pinch this month as with moving house and jobs this month aaarrrggggghhhhhhhhhh its never ends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 do i need a new transmission cooler if i get a new rad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyW Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Not if you buy the auto one it's a straight swap for an OEM one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Try my 'How to fix a rad' method http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=83786 I think my repaired rad (with added fibreglass mess) is still running strong on Smiffad's car... or at least I hope it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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