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| Author | Subject: peugeot 306 gti 6 rad problem |
 3gan
Regular  Location: Bristol Registered: 28 Mar 2013 Posts: 173 Status: Offline |
Post #1
nissens rad leaking ever since I removed the bottom hosetried new rubber O ring still leaks pipe also popped out mechanic said plastic rad connector is broken but I can't see it can anyone recommend an upgrade see pic please any ideas if this will work 3gan has attached the following image: |
 Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 07:26
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Replace the rad.________________________________________  |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 08:54
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3gan
Regular Location: Bristol Registered: 28 Mar 2013 Posts: 173 Status: Offline |
Post #3
I am gonna replace it soon as I find a good price on Mondaybut I am not convinced its the rad and don't wanna waste £150 if its the pipe or even wrong O ring or hose end etc |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 09:32
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Have you got underneath and assessed the situation yourself or is the car at the garage and you're going on his word?If he's stating that the plastic end is physically broken then either allow him to source a replacement or pass him a Nissens that you supply. If you don't trust him pop in and ask to see it. For the small price a new hose is from Peugeot, I'd get one of them at the same time personally. ________________________________________ |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 10:01
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3gan
Regular Location: Bristol Registered: 28 Mar 2013 Posts: 173 Status: Offline |
Post #5
it's my mates garageI am just not convinced the outlet with the clip attachment is broke and didn't wanna waste £150 |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 12:54
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RetroPug
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leicestershire Registered: 15 Jan 2013 Posts: 2,473 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I'd be concerned about using a silicone reducer clamped to another hose for a pressurised coolant pipe myself. Might fit up all fine at first glance and under short test drives then pop off once up to temperature.By all means check that it really is broken but for peace of mind i wouldn't want to have hoses clamped to other hoses. ________________________________________ 61k miles Ph.1 Diablo '6 Project Thread |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 13:17
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3gan
Regular Location: Bristol Registered: 28 Mar 2013 Posts: 173 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Yes I agree just cant believe how pants this fitting really is |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 15:39
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Rich E
Forum Admin Location: Hertfordshire Registered: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7,757 Status: Offline |
Post #8
In my experience this is always the pipe not being clipped into the radiator correctly. It can be a bit fiddly to get it clipped in correctly but if correctly fitted I've never found to pop off, and a new seal always cures leaking issues.I'd remove the radiator and hose and fit them up off the car to confirm what the actual problem is. If the connector on the radiator is damaged then I'd replace it rather than try to botch something together. The thermostat cap outlet joint is exactly the same as the later lower radiator connector and that never pops off. ________________________________________ Rich |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 15:47
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cully
Seasoned Pro  Location: Cullompton Registered: 12 Jun 2013 Posts: 1,093 Status: Offline |
Post #9
if the wire clip has been removed from the rad neck, check it has been fitted back in the correct place as you can get it wrong letting the pipe fitting not clip in |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 18:47
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3gan
Regular Location: Bristol Registered: 28 Mar 2013 Posts: 173 Status: Offline |
Post #10
I believe this was my fault after fitting the O ring and the pipe coming offbut the pipe drops in so easy and the clip goes on too easy it is too loose a fitting maybe the rad pipe neck is knackered |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 18:55
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #11
3gan wrote: I believe this was my fault after fitting the O ring and the pipe coming off but the pipe drops in so easy and the clip goes on too easy it is too loose a fitting maybe the rad pipe neck is knackered If that is the case, it sounds like the rad neck is cracked and opening up when you put the pipe in and that's why it slides in too easily and doesn't feel secure. New rad time.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 19:37
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3gan
Regular Location: Bristol Registered: 28 Mar 2013 Posts: 173 Status: Offline |
Post #12
new rad and new pipe I think mate |
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Posted 1st Jun 2014 at 20:02
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