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My 2007 Roadster radiator had a very slight leak on the top corner,
so rather go down the alloy rad route, I managed to source the identical radiator from Gallay Ltd in Wellingborough, it arrived and I removed to old radiator and install the new radiator.
Tommorow, will drop off the old radiator off a Hartlepool radiator repair shop to see if it can be repaired
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Mal, assuming the OE one is of the traditional brass / copper construction it can be repaired, just be wary of some of the modern OAT antifreezes as they can eat lead solder
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Mal, assuming the OE one is of the traditional brass / copper construction it can be repaired, just be wary of some of the modern OAT antifreezes as they can eat lead solder Yes Jon, the OE is as you say, and the you one is exactly the same make as my old one, and totally agree with you, I don't use the modem OAT antifreeze, thanks for the advice
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Mal, assuming the OE one is of the traditional brass / copper construction it can be repaired, just be wary of some of the modern OAT antifreezes as they can eat lead solder What antifreeze would you recommend using then? I'm due a change so would prefer to use some that won't cause me problems down the line as mine is not one of the plastic ones.
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Mal, assuming the OE one is of the traditional brass / copper construction it can be repaired, just be wary of some of the modern OAT antifreezes as they can eat lead solder What antifreeze would you recommend using then? I'm due a change so would prefer to use some that won't cause me problems down the line as mine is not one of the plastic ones. Here you go matey, other makes are available (Bluecol is reputable) look for the same BS 6580 and a declaration its OAT free https://bluecol.co.uk/nevonproducts/bluecol-antifreeze-2-year-5l/
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Mal, assuming the OE one is of the traditional brass / copper construction it can be repaired, just be wary of some of the modern OAT antifreezes as they can eat lead solder What antifreeze would you recommend using then? I'm due a change so would prefer to use some that won't cause me problems down the line as mine is not one of the plastic ones. Here you go matey, other makes are available (Bluecol is reputable) look for the same BS 6580 and a declaration its OAT free https://bluecol.co.uk/nevonproducts/bluecol-antifreeze-2-year-5l/Thanks CooperMan. I've noticed it says it is OAT free. I'm sure OAT was recommended for my model (2004 roadster). I guess it'll need a full flush to get rid of the OAT, as I've heard some coolant should not be mixed.
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A 2007 Roadster would benefit from a new alloy radiator. I swapped over to alloy from the stock original plastic on my 2008 4/4... It keeps the coolant down to 85 degC with ease.
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