leaking radiator

dick001 · Post by **dick001** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 7:55 pm

only had my bongo couple of weeks and my radiator is leaking.am i best to get it repaired or not.thanks

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:11 pm

If it has a plastic top and is leaking along the joint with the main metal metal part then bin it and get a new one off ebay.

Dead easy to fit a new one...even I managed it (see the factsheet in the members area).

If in doubt chuck it out....the consequeces are too dire and radweld didn't fix mine.

good luck

H

Ozric · Post by **Ozric** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:14 pm

Most rad shops will do a free test for you.

haydn callow · Post by **haydn callow** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:17 pm

Get it fixed quick and don't drive it till you do. Could cost you loads if you overheat.
Yet another customer for the coolant loss alarm which is now finished and as we speak, prices being finalised.

Post by **Ian** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:41 pm

Indeed. I'm back on line and on the case.

Post by **aitch** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:51 pm

Had a new radiator earlier in the year also a pinprick hole in top hose not seen before rad. changed check it all out carefully and change what needs doing as can prove very expensive if you fail to notice the slighest leak and ruin your head. Beware and take care!!!

Peg leg Pete · Post by **Peg leg Pete** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:18 pm

Agree about radiator needs renewing and all coolant system needs checking Have you any comeback from seller, 2 weeks is not long to have owned your Bongo and problems arising so soon

Post by **aitch** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:25 pm

agree with Peter did you buy from a dealer if so any warrenty if private go back and ask for a discount on price of vehicle two weeks is nothing they must have known something was wrong!!!

dick001 · Post by **dick001** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:29 pm

Peg leg Pete wrote:Agree about radiator needs renewing and all coolant system needs checking Have you any comeback from seller, 2 weeks is not long to have owned your Bongo and problems arising so soon

sorry im new dont know exact what im doing.got it from private seller,just want my baby on the road,ive got new one on order,going to garage for once over.