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Eric540i
09-19-2006, 12:59 PM
My 1 and half year radiator got punctured - only slightly.
The dealer claims that it can't be repaired and wants €400 to replace it.
Does anyone know if our radiators can be repaired using some over the counter product? Can they be soldered?
Any insight/experience/solution would be much appreciated.

Eric540i
09-19-2006, 01:04 PM
I should elaborate... the bolt securing the belt tensioner snapped. I'm not sure in what order the following happened but... the belt jumped, the water-pump bearings screwed up and 2+ blades of the fan snapped off. A part of a broken blade nicked my radiator - so it's only leaking from one side.

yaofeng
09-19-2006, 01:16 PM
I was going to say it is crazy to replace the radiator for 400 euros. You having many more parts done so it is not that bad it appears.

632 Regal
09-19-2006, 01:22 PM
aluminm can be repaired as long as its easy to get at. any rad shop should be able to do it.

fkong777
09-19-2006, 02:27 PM
I wouldnt feel safe on a repaired rad.. part is about $185 US.