Wellsy Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Finally got round to fitting new radiator yesterday after spending the last week constantly topping up a leaking system. Did not take long and it was straight forward except for some misalignment on the top bracket. Filled the system up with antifreeze and water and checked its all back together before starting . Waters dripping at bottom of rad! Looked like water coming from top hose. tightened top hose clip more, still leaked. Took off hose, cleaned around inside of hose, reconnected, still leaked. Took off hose ,connectd two clips,reconnected, still leaked. Took off hose, trimmed tatty end with stanley,reconnected, still bloody leaked. At this point i suspected the rad (but its brand new) .Bung up the top pipe and test i thought. I did this and topped the water up and it still ........ing leaked .ITS THE BRAND NEW RADIATOR ! Not only does it leak but the reason for misalignment is that it is twisted. Bought from a LR retailer supplied to them by a manufacturer whose quality control is non existant. (can I mention names)? Would it be better to have my original rad reconditioned for the second time or go for a new one. The new one I had was an ali and plastc repro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 take it back & either tell them you want a new LR Genuine replacement or a full refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Does it begin with "B"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Does it begin with "B"? How did you guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 "B" ? Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 "B" ?Mo Britpart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I was thinking Britpart as i read the thread title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakesy Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 try using some sealant on both connections this should create a tighter seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I will simply return to sender!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51bigG Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Yep take it back if i ts faulty. Would buy a pair of shoes if they was nippin your feet? I DONT THINK SO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Would buy a pair of shoes if they was nippin your feet? I DONT THINK SO. My other half would - if they looked nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 "B" ?Mo New Radiator gone back for testng before i can get my money! The whole episode wasted so much time from ordering to sending back.At least 4days of working LR non use. In end i had my leaking rad recored locally (4miles). Took it in Mon pm, picked it up tues pm as good as new .Bagshot Radiators ,excellent service. Should have done it in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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