Help for damaged car radiator

philnles


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 16:59

We have had a stone put a hole in our radiator, its a Chevrolet Cruise, Suzuki Swift really, with a different badge. Does anyone know if there is anyone who can repair it for us. If not, where can I buy one, please. Thanks.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 20:19

Depending on the size of the hole:



If small leak - say 3 tubes - repair by bunging up the surrounding area with 'Liquid Steel' 2 tube epoxy - available at Marshalls/Deniz Plaza, etc - that should hold it for a good while.



If a large 'hole' - better to go to Tricomitis [Suzuki agent] in South Nicosia and either get them to fit a new radiator core, or buy a new rad.



Very expensive in the North, but someone like Ziggy [his garage is just 100 metres after the turn off to Merit Hotel] is very good to deal with and speaks perfect English.



What ever - the radiator must be taken out of the car to effect a satisfactory repair of any sort.



Depending on the age of the vehicle, it would pay to renew all radiator hoses, too!

ataturk


Joined: 09/09/2008
Posts: 712

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 21:37

Hi,



I had a similar problem with my Suzuki escudo a few years ago and couldnt find anything in the North. I ended up going to a place in the South where they made me a new one, it cost 140 greek pounds at the time. I cant remember the name of the place but its near another place that may sell pattern parts (similar to originals) they are called Psaltis they are in Kaimakli in the South their number is 0035722877777. Ring them first and save yourself a journey if they have it they have a turkish guy who works for them who lives in Lefkosa who can bring it over for you and you can meet him and pay him cash. If they cant help they may recommend somewhere.



Hope this helps

ozkent


Joined: 08/05/2010
Posts: 111

Message Posted:
09/06/2010 21:51

there is a radiater repair garage in Lefcotia on the industrial estate some where nere aslan paint factory

philnles


Joined: 11/08/2008
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 07:50

Thank you all very much for the useful information.

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
10/06/2010 13:29

And there is a Japanese car spares place on the industrial estate who can get anything for Japanese cars.He got me a new radiator for my old Vitara.