Radiator On A Gs300

[Spearjig]

Ive just noticed a weeping on what looks like a seal (gasket type fillting?) around the top of the radiator. It only happens when the system is hot and pressurised . My question is - is this a common problem and is it repairable ( Ive been quoted £73 for a new radiator anyway and fitting doesnt look like too much of a challange)

[TigerFish]

They can be dismantled, but in all honesty, the hassle and effort isn't worth it compared to the cost of a new one.

[Spearjig]

Thanks Tigerfish.

[Monster-Mat]

is the mk1 and mk 2 radiators the same or similer......im looking at getting a mk2 and scrapping my mk1 with a brand new radiator coolant pump and hoses

[TigerFish]

The mk2 radiator is like the IS, with the expansion tank built in.

[Monster-Mat]

ah ...really

...the expansion tank on the IS is part of the fan housing, not part of the radiator

[TigerFish]

Yeah, looking at the later parts diagrams, the GS ones are built into the fan cowling too (just looks like the are sitting on the radiator). There must be other differences in that case as the part numbers for mk1 and mk2 radiators are different.