Johnchong Neutral Newbie May 16, 2005 Author Share May 16, 2005 Ok, mystery solved. The seal between the main pipe and the radiator itself was broken. ie, the pipe just at the top of the radiator, stretching the length of the cooling fins. $200 Btw, what do you think could've caused it? Not my aggressive driving I hope... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mivec9 1st Gear May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 it is a can...longer than those coke can. think shd be 500ml. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mivec9 1st Gear May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 u saying the pipe? rubber pipe iszit? most likely shd be high pressure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
York Clutched May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 so u replaced ur radiator iszzt... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
York Clutched May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 'rubber' pipe is called hose... pipe c made of metal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 Simon , not idea who this chap is !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mivec9 1st Gear May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 simon is introduced by bro octopus... his mech r rather skillful. managed to resolve all my nutty probs at reasonable price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 You mean to say the pipe ( radiator water intlet neck )move towards the engine casuing the radiotr fine to be elongated? Very surprise where is the pulling or pushing force coming from unless your engine mountings are in very bad shaft. Or the coolant temp is so high that the solder holding the inlet pipe and radiator has actually reach the metling point. Care to show any digital shots Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mivec9 1st Gear May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 but rather surprise the price is $200...wow...maybe is brand new original type?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 Just run through my workshop database - found only one Simon- located in Eunose Industrial Est. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mivec9 1st Gear May 16, 2005 Share May 16, 2005 yeo, here's his contact. Eng Hup Auto Parts Accessories Co. Blk 1 No.387J Woodlands Road Yew Tee Industrial Estate Singapore 677954 Tel: 67690452, 67607059 Fax: 67690688 Contact Person: Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo 1st Gear May 17, 2005 Share May 17, 2005 nope, more like the engine vibration coupled with a stiff rubber hose. u should replace the hose if u hv not. as usual with all wear n tear, only ur mechanic weld back the damaged part, the problem will seek for the next weaker spot. but let's keep the fingers crozzed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear May 17, 2005 Share May 17, 2005 Hi Yeobh, Actually Simon is quite a good mech. I tried him & found his worker pretty experienced. Have added him to my list of "Good" mechs to use. That's why was quite surprised he cud bungle up a simple job. OK so now it's clear the bungling mech was NOT simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnchong Neutral Newbie May 17, 2005 Author Share May 17, 2005 Erm, yeah, the pipe, but it's not the pipe itself that broke. It's the rubber seal between the long pipe and the metal cooling fins. It leaked along the whole seal; there was green stuff along the whole length. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnchong Neutral Newbie May 17, 2005 Author Share May 17, 2005 No lah, not the whole radiator. Tat would cost a lot... Only the main pipe was replaced. The inverted half-pipe like thing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus 3rd Gear May 17, 2005 Share May 17, 2005 Just run through my workshop database - found only one Simon- located in Eunose Industrial Est. Not that Simon. Xtraun had already posted the correct address. Its basically a spare parts shop which also does repair and servicing of cars outside the shop's carpark. Set up is very basic so pricing would be reasonable. This place was recommended to me by my Dad, whom uses his service years ago when he drives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnchong Neutral Newbie May 17, 2005 Author Share May 17, 2005 Huh, not so cheem lah... Sorry, I don't have digicam, but this is the best I can draw, haha... Look at the arrow, that's where the seal along the full length of the radiator gave way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mivec9 1st Gear May 17, 2005 Share May 17, 2005 which mech u referring who bungle up job??? my regular mech? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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