Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 95 Diesel radiator problem

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Sun 7 Oct 2007 17:00
95 Diesel radiator problem - newsun
hi I have a 1995 diesel and have noticed steam coming out of from of grill occasionally. On looking the coolant level was quite low and radiator seems quite corroded. Have topped up and used radweld. Any advice on anything else I can do to help. A new radiator not an option for me right now. How long do you reckon be ok to drive like this? cheers Nic

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Sun 7 Oct 2007 17:02
95 Diesel radiator problem - Number_Cruncher
Price up a Nissens radiator from a factor. Then, price up a replacement engine. I think you'll find the radiator is a lot cheaper!

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Edited by Pugugly {P} on 07/10/2007 at 17:49

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Sun 7 Oct 2007 17:03
95 Diesel radiator problem - bell boy
how about no no and no

no way would i put elixir of radweld in this car

i would expect a radiator to be £65,hardly wallet dropping


these are the views of an idiot and are not the views of this site ;-)

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 07/10/2007 at 18:36

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Sun 7 Oct 2007 17:47
95 Diesel radiator problem - Number_Cruncher
>>i would expect a radiator to be £65,

I agree, that's roughly what I paid for one for a 206 a few weeks ago.

Number_Cruncher

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Sun 7 Oct 2007 18:33
95 Diesel radiator problem - 659FBE
The Nissens replacements seem to be the best - I had a Behr one fail after only 3 or 4 years.

Take the fan assembly off first, then the radiator comes out fairly easily from underneath. Use genuine PSA coolant at 50% with distilled water and make sure you bleed the air out (1 vent cap near RH engine mount).

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