90 quattro 20v Radiator - HELP!

[BW2309]

After re building my 90's engine and replacing anything that needed it (including the auxillary radiator as it was past it) I decided the main radiator was fine....... BIG mistake! It has developed a small hole and quickly empties the entire quantity of coolant! Not chuffed!
Has anyone got one for sale that would be available for collection over the weekend ish? I can get a new one Tuesday but really REALLY want the car on the road. If Audi parts gets it wrong again I'll be without it till after Christmas!

[Micky]

it its a small hole try barseal in the coolent for now its a stick you crumble up and fills the hole but don't use it all its for 45 gal

[BW2309]

Cheers, I think it may be beyond that now though. I got some rad weld (not good I know but needs must etc) but I also used some liquid metal to fill the offending parts of the failed rad. Suprisingly it seems to have worked. Plenty of pressure built up, then the top tank cracked as the plastic's gone hard and weak around the bleed off point.
I have tried to seal this until I can get a new one Tuesday but we'll see..........

[spink]

there was a company on ebay called 'audis4u' selling loads new old stock rads a few weeks back,will try and see if they are still on.

[BW2309]

Originally Posted by spink

there was a company on ebay called 'audis4u' selling loads new old stock rads a few weeks back,will try and see if they are still on.

Thanks for that - not req'd any more. I took the rad out and effected a pretty sturdy repair that has held up well so far and new rad ordered for picking up on Monday. Apreciate the help though!