fendervg 29 Posted January 22, 2015 Hi all - had to be towed home two nights ago due to losing all of my coolant. Thankfully the engine did not overheat. Troubleshooting today and have the front of the car jacked up to have a look - and the leak seems to be coming from the radiator - specifically the round hole that you can see in the picture underneath the front valance. This looks like part of the radiator mount. Is it possible the fixing popped out due to frost or that there should be a plug of some sort here? I always use 60/40 water/G12+, so not sure why cold temps would have done this. Any help appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted January 22, 2015 If thats the part i'm thinking of, its just a hole in the valance, the rad has a little plastic lug that stick out and sits in the hole, there should be two locations like that, should also be a rubber washer that sits between the valance and rad lug. I wouldn't of thought the rad would leak from there, but any leak would probably find its way down to there. In the pic, is rad still in the car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 22, 2015 It's just a mounting spike with a rubber shoe so to speak. It's likely coming from further up or fatigue/age has caused the plastic to crack. There are no drains or anything so it'll be new rad time for sure unless it's seeping from the top elbow or a hose. Not too expensive for a hella unit which are now probably the best available. OE are obsolete unfortunately. Jim beat me to it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted January 22, 2015 good work guys! I was just about to go back out to the car park to have a look lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted January 22, 2015 Can see the lugs on the bottom here Also there are holes in the valance that are the same size and shape, but aren't used, so that may be what you're looking at. Is the rad neck seal ok?, also the plastic parts up the side of rad may crack, or the temp sensor in the rad could be leak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 22, 2015 Hoses seem tight and I can't feel any leaks there. I remember the plastic mounting lugs and washer from when I did the crack pipe. I'll double check it all again to be sure, but it seems to be coming from the bottom of the rad. Does anyone have the Hella part# for the radiator? Seem to remember a few on here getting one recently. Cheers and thanks for the quick replies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 22, 2015 Sorry Jim - rad is still in the car. It's pretty tight when trying to get a look/feel at everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 22, 2015 Anyone got the Hella part# for the VR6 rad - have also heard about ones made by Nissens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 22, 2015 hella item is available from ad rad if that helps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 22, 2015 Is that an English company? A quick google for "Ad Rad Radiators" turns up suppliers in Australia and New Zealand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 22, 2015 https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adrad.co.uk%2F&ei=mDzBVLTvKMLqavLKgLAD&usg=AFQjCNHPrcblmogsvkvwrPvCunMLBdPpIg&sig2=aR4aq6ogPwg6F6tqOByaZw&bvm=bv.83829542,d.d2s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 22, 2015 Cheers for that. Their price delivered to Ireland is €150 compared to the range from €220 to €350 I've been quoted over here. I've asked them to confirm if the one they supply is still Hella. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted January 22, 2015 https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adrad.co.uk%2F&ei=mDzBVLTvKMLqavLKgLAD&usg=AFQjCNHPrcblmogsvkvwrPvCunMLBdPpIg&sig2=aR4aq6ogPwg6F6tqOByaZw&bvm=bv.83829542,d.d2s That's the one. Cheers bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) As Vag Hag and Sean said ^^ I repalced my radiator a couple of weeks ago with this company. I'ts a good fit and is Hella quality. This is my post read it through Hints and tips on how to remove etc. It certainly helped me a lot. Hope it helps you. Feel free to pm me or post on your thread, for any other help you may need. Click here. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=89593&highlight=ray1965 Edited January 23, 2015 by Ray1965 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 23, 2015 I've had the front end off the car before, so not worried about that. I also think I have a rad neck piece around that I can use. Will have a look at your thread for any tips. Going to order the radiator today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 31, 2015 Would you use a little bit of sealant on the rad neck or just the circular seal that comes with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted January 31, 2015 Just the seal, no need for sealant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 31, 2015 Grand then - I have a new seal on order Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray1965 10 Posted January 31, 2015 Grand then - I have a new seal on order This reminds me i need to order a new seal. Where did you get yours from steelers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted January 31, 2015 The part# is 535121687 - VW Heritage are out of stock, dealers may have them, I found it on fleabay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=535121687&_sacat=0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted February 7, 2015 This is the sorry scene outside my house at the moment... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted February 7, 2015 At least the front end of the Corrado comes apart quite easily :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted February 7, 2015 Yeah, it's not too bad once you've done it a couple of times. The trick is to do any other bits that are then easy to get at while you have the front end off - oil cooler hoses and engine sensors and alternator etc. spring to mind. I've inspected all my power steering hoses and tightened them where needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 29 Posted February 8, 2015 Does anyone know the torque settings for the front bumper bolts off the top of their head? Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
