witchy
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My radiator is full of holes and the water is literally pissing out of it, it's got ATLEAST two holes as I can see two jets of steam come from it when the engine is running - there is also a steady drip coming from somewhere else.
So I'm going to replace it, I saw cheap replacements on eBay for £45 including delivery but I'm just wondering if it's a job that is easy enough for a complete mechanical newbie like me.
I can change break pads and simple stuff like that, but that's about it.
Should I give it a go or would I be better off handing the car into a small private garage?
If I go the way of the garage, how much approx should I expect to pay, if they supply and fit the radiator.
Forgot to add, the car has air-conditioning, does this make a difference when fitting a new radiator?
Zafira 52 plate, 1.6 engine.
So I'm going to replace it, I saw cheap replacements on eBay for £45 including delivery but I'm just wondering if it's a job that is easy enough for a complete mechanical newbie like me.
I can change break pads and simple stuff like that, but that's about it.
Should I give it a go or would I be better off handing the car into a small private garage?
If I go the way of the garage, how much approx should I expect to pay, if they supply and fit the radiator.
Forgot to add, the car has air-conditioning, does this make a difference when fitting a new radiator?
Zafira 52 plate, 1.6 engine.
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