Repair or Replace - Radiator (leaking)

[Lord Sladacre]

The radiator on my 2003 S - type is leaking , topping up with coolant 250 ml on a aily basis pretty much. I intend to use Radweld until the 13th Jan - service date. i am of the opinion that replacement of the rad may well be more cost effective than a repair at the garage. Vehicle Replacement Parts (VRP) of Leicester, off er new rads at £51.70 !! Seems to be a higly regarded supplier in terms of quality / reliability. Do other members have experience of VRP or other thoughts please on how best I might proceed.

Grateful to you all asusual. Thank you, Dominic. 

[mrmike]

I would not use radweld or anything similar, Carry a 2 ltr bottle of distilled water or better still 50% antifreeze. However it is your car!

M

[S collins]

Peace of mind =replace 

[mrmike]

The Distilled water/Antifreeze was just to get him to the service date and subsequent replacement of the rad.

M