K-seal

[griswold]

Have a small leak at the top right hand corner of my rad just some coolant residue i noticed when i changed the clips on the oil cooler which had the same residue around
only losing a small amout so was told to get some k seal?
Anyone used it?

 

[B5NUT]

I would only use that cr@p, if I needed a quick fix just to sell the car (or get me home). Otherwise I would look for a new/used rad on ebay or your local breakers.

 

[griswold]

Had a look for a new rad about £40 for a cheap new one so not too bad but thought about a quick fix till i have the time to do it myself or get it done for me.
seems to get mixed reviews?
Could it clog the heater matrix?
Read somthing about that

 

[tux]

I have yet to find conclusive proof that it actually does anything at all. Certainly didn't do anything other than leave a copper coloured mess in the expansion bottle when I tried it. I don't think it's designed to work on rads anyway is it?

A bottle of K Seal will cost about £15 delivered. You say a new rad will cost about £40? and maybe an hour to fit. Only one choice for me.

 

[jcb]

just carry a big bottle of water in your car until you have a radiator and time.

water is free, it is not like you are going to freeze anytime soon so diluting it won't matter

 

[auroan]

You'll just knack the rest of your system putting K-seal in. Be ready to de-gunk your heater matrix, thermostat, header tank and possibly replace your temp sensor.

 

[Matt82]

I would only use that cr@p, if I needed a quick fix just to sell the car (or get me home). Otherwise I would look for a new/used rad on ebay or your local breakers.

what he said. the stuff makes a MESS of your cooling system

A V O I D unless you hate the car, hate your life, hate everything

 

[voteforpedro]

I bought a cheap brand new one from eBay for around £40 delivered. Build quality is excellent, highly recommended.

 

[voteforpedro]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270562460865

 

[griswold]

will get a rad from ebay just will not have time to fit for a couple of weeks
with the amount of water thats leaking that wont be a problem
i put an extra clip on oil cooler pipe so thats stopped leaking now
My friend is back in work(audi) tomorrow so i will get him to give me the part number for my rad so i can cross ref.
and make sure i get the right one.