Radiator

[carbman]

Thanks very much to all those people that were helpful when I was looking for help with the power steering, but it wasn't oil leaking, but water, which is what I suggested in the first place. (What do I know I'm only a dad!!)
There is a definite leak from the radiator. Is it better to have it repaired or to get a new/ used item and replace it? Any advice gratefully accepted, and suggestions as to where to acquire one. Thanks.

[MAXIBOY]

a new one. as it could be well blocked by now.

R17398 RADIATOR CLIO MK1 16V 86.00

from german swedish and french.

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

[Clio_GTT]

a new one. as it could be well blocked by now.

R17398 RADIATOR CLIO MK1 16V 86.00

from german swedish and french.

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

agreed

[carbman]

Thanks lads, a new one it will be. It looks a pretty straight forward job to replace the old one.

[gweebs]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-1...QQcmdZViewItem

If I was you and going to be spending approx £80. I'd look at these as well...

[MAXIBOY]

mine was a BRAND NEW VALEO RENAULT CLIO 1.8 16v & WILLIAMS from gsf

but worth checking

[BristolSam16v]

Yeah for the odd £20-30 extra might as well get that alu one, looks better :p Simple enough to fit pain squeezing fan out though!

[carbman]

Thanks everybody for your help. Much appreciated.
GWEEB and Bristol Sam, if you read Maxiboy and Willylover correctly, they are saying that the item for sale at GSF, is the Valeo 'ally' item at the £86 price, not the £112 price as posted on ebay.
It certainly pays to ask you boys first, before dipping into the 'piggy bank'.

[carbman]

Bristol Sam, what is the problem with getting the fan out. A friend of mine is doing the job, plenty of experience as a mechanic, but any tips gratefully accepted. Thanks, carbman.

[MAXIBOY]

as you lift the fan and radiator out its can be difficult to squeeze it past the iscv attached to the manifold. sometimes its worth removing that first.

yes check the gsf item is the ally one as gsf tend to supply what they have and not always valeo items.